P1000m5 WTB Roof Mount Brackets

[Traderquinn]

I can't seem to find roof mount brackets anywhere for my P1000-5.
Mine are rusted out from saltwater.

 

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[Remington]

Looks like the ROPS is rusting out as well!
try an alien shade and ditch the roof Or make some out of aluminum.

 

[bumperm]

Not gonna ask you how you got salt water up and in there. Ah what the heck, how'd you get salt water up there?!

It may be possible to save the brackets if they are still mechanically strong. Phosphoric acid will change the rust from ferrous oxide (rust), to ferric phosphate. Dilute phosphoric acid (called rust converter etc) is available at most hardware stores. It is also called metal prep and is used to acid etch aluminum prior to painting.

 

[aleaddict]

Evapo-Rust is what I use to remove rust from ferrous parts and tools.

 

[Traderquinn]

Looks like the ROPS is rusting out as well!
try an alien shade and ditch the roof Or make some out of aluminum.

Aluminum would be ideal. I don't have the time or know-how to do it myself. I'd rather order something that fits just right. Can't seem to find a source.

 

[Traderquinn]

Evapo-Rust is what I use to remove rust from ferrous parts and tools.

Too far rusted through. There's no structural integrity left to them to save. They need to be replaced.

 

[Traderquinn]

Not gonna ask you how you got salt water up and in there. Ah what the heck, how'd you get salt water up there?!

It may be possible to save the brackets if they are still mechanically strong. Phosphoric acid will change the rust from ferrous oxide (rust), to ferric phosphate. Dilute phosphoric acid (called rust converter etc) is available at most hardware stores. It is also called metal prep and is used to acid etch aluminum prior to painting.

Too much rust to save them. I bought the rig from an agency that used it as a beach patrol vehicle, so it spent all day splattering salt water up all over. I know, sad.
I'm replacing the entire frame, and most of the hardware in it. I just can't source the roof mounting brackets anywhere.

 

[Remington]

Aluminum would be ideal. I don't have the time or know-how to do it myself. I'd rather order something that fits just right. Can't seem to find a source.

Just go to the hardware and buy some aluminum flat stock. If u have a vise or even channel locks you can bend it easily. Take the bracket‘s off u have, take your time and mimic the design. Good time to learn! There a first time for everything