[tonycarr]

Hi all....anyone used Isoflex as a floor waterproofer?   with what results?
 a lot cheaper than Protectakote

tony

[ChumBucket]

I've never waterproofed any of my vans- it's cheaper and easier to create a leak free system

[EandM]

It's mainly a flat roof waterproofing product and as a result won't set hard. When warm it becomes sticky and isn't really suitable for use in enclosed spaces.

[tonycarr]

I've never waterproofed any of my vans- it's cheaper and easier to create a leak free system

chumbucket....i used to have a leak free system, just the last couple of weeks been having a nightmare with one of my reel connectors, on top of that when filling my tank i got distracted and i had an overflow    all the ply on the floor is soaking wet, its bound to be soaking undneath as well, iv bought some more ply to replace and want to waterproof everything.  just in case 

tony

[tonycarr]

It's mainly a flat roof waterproofing product and as a result won't set hard. When warm it becomes sticky and isn't really suitable for use in enclosed spaces.

thanks E & M....yes your right iv since decided against that option

i was going to use Protectakote, my brother in law bought some, has had it down less than a month and already has holes in it due to draging things in & out, he said that in hindsight he wished he`d just used a waterproof floorpaint. reading comments on here regarding the stuff i notice others have had the same issue.

done a lot of googling and have decided to go with hammerite instead

tony

[EandM]

It's mainly a flat roof waterproofing product and as a result won't set hard. When warm it becomes sticky and isn't really suitable for use in enclosed spaces.

thanks E & M....yes your right iv since decided against that option




i was going to use Protectakote, my brother in law bought some, has had it down less than a month and already has holes in it due to draging things in & out, he said that in hindsight he wished he`d just used a waterproof floorpaint. reading comments on here regarding the stuff i notice others have had the same issue.

done a lot of googling and have decided to go with hammerite instead

tony

Hammerite  used to be an excellent product but unfortunately due to continuous " Improvement " under COSHH  regulations it's now a bit rubbish.  Have a read of this link, if that's ok with the mods?

http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=97920

Have you looked at something like POR 15 ? Australian stuff and rather good apparently...

[ChumBucket]

I've never waterproofed any of my vans- it's cheaper and easier to create a leak free system

chumbucket....i used to have a leak free system, just the last couple of weeks been having a nightmare with one of my reel connectors, on top of that when filling my tank i got distracted and i had an overflow    all the ply on the floor is soaking wet, its bound to be soaking undneath as well, iv bought some more ply to replace and want to waterproof everything.  just in case 

tony

Fit one of these to prevent over-fill Tony.... been using them for 12 years without issue.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p42876

[tonycarr]

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Hammerite  used to be an excellent product but unfortunately due to continuous " Improvement " under COSHH  regulations it's now a bit rubbish.  Have a read of this link, if that's ok with the mods?

http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=97920

Have you looked at something like POR 15 ? Australian stuff and rather good apparently...
[/quote]

interesting reading....i remember using Hammerite years ago, was great stuff,   "improvements" H&S, pc  briggade etc seem to have ruined what was an excellent product.  iv actually already purchased 4 litres of the stuff, not sure weather to return it or just apply extra coats?

looked up Por15 bedliner...seems  similar to Protectakote  with a rubberized finish,  am wondering if the same problems would occure  due to dragging  etc?

tony

[tonycarr]

ChumBucket

i fill my tank up my tank manually from a supplier at the end of each day,  just put the hose in through the top lid,  it overflowed because i was`nt paying attention 

tony

[EandM]

Hammerite  used to be an excellent product but unfortunately due to continuous " Improvement " under COSHH  regulations it's now a bit rubbish.  Have a read of this link, if that's ok with the mods?

http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=97920

Have you looked at something like POR 15 ? Australian stuff and rather good apparently...
[/quote]

interesting reading....i remember using Hammerite years ago, was great stuff,   "improvements" H&S, pc  briggade etc seem to have ruined what was an excellent product.  iv actually already purchased 4 litres of the stuff, not sure weather to return it or just apply extra coats?

looked up Por15 bedliner...seems  similar to Protectakote  with a rubberized finish,  am wondering if the same problems would occure  due to dragging  etc?

tony
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There are companies that do spray on bed liner for pick up trucks which I did think about for mine. Don't know much about them but they're supposed to be near indestructible and are being used on the underside of some classic cars - might be worth googling ?

[tonycarr]

Yes I've looked at LIN-X spray liners prices from £350.

Am looking to replace my van in a couple of years so just looking for a cheap solution for now.

As mentioned I've already purchased hammerite, did contemplate taking it back, but i think I'll just put 3 coats of that on

Tony