Paint peeling off under my M925A0 bed...

[mikev]

So, I started my 1986 M925A0 after a 4 year "nap" (had to slave it off from my M1031 CUCV truck - bad batteries...).

Have my M1082 trailer sold, so hitched up to pressure wash it and my 5 ton.

Upon pressure washing the 5 ton, I notice several areas of peeling paint under the bed (outside CARC holding up pretty well).

It appears that there was a black primer applied, then 383 green after that. Not rust where the paint peeled, but looks like bad adhesion...

This truck was never "reset" and was owned by a farmer in Indiana who carried a large, round water tank in the bed for his large farm.

Anyone else seen or had this problem?

The photos are of the right side bed - rear to about the middle (above the rear axles).

 

[juanprado]

Yes, my truck has done the same. I think it is poor prep and the nature of carc that was applied.

The newest stuff appears to lay down and adhere better due to a different composition.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Yes, pretty standard for poor prep before CARC. Chisel off the big flakes then power wash it. Use OSPHO in a 1 gallon spray bottle and let it set. Steam clean again and paint/reseal as you see fit.

 

[mikev]

Thanks for the replies guys and the prep tip fuzzytoaster!

I "feel" a little bit better knowing I'm not the only one with paint peeling, but annoys me I have "extra" work to do when I get around to re-painting my truck...