Fixing LEAKS and RUST in a Van Conversion

In this video, I take a 2nd Hand Mercedes Sprinter Van and get it back to brand spanking new condition using a variety of processed such as rust removal, stabilising, painting and sealing. As well as go as far as installing the swivel seat mechanisms and bed brackets!

Products Used:
💥 Crimped/Twisted Wire Brush
https://kit.co/MattsVan/cleaning-sealing-and-preparation/twisted-wire-brush-s
💥 Steel Reinforced Putty
https://kit.co/MattsVan/cleaning-sealing-and-preparation/j-b-weld-steelstik-s
💥 Kurust Stabiliser
https://kit.co/MattsVan/cleaning-sealing-and-preparation/hammerite-5092820-ku
💥Red Oxide Paint
https://kit.co/MattsVan/cleaning-sealing-and-preparation/hammerite-red-oxide
💥 White Hammerite Metal Paint
https://kit.co/MattsVan/cleaning-sealing-and-preparation/hammerite-smooth-met

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Swivel Seat Installation Tutorial:
💺 https://youtu.be/KtNnGSzI_lY

Watch the EXTENDED build series here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEOjQJVRPv5-vhkwaNT7sV8oqcGO9QTQ
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CHAPTERS:
😤 Getting Impatient? Skip to the good stuff below: ⬇️
00:00 Intro
00:34 Ramp Removal
01:35 Removing Lining
02:02 Floor and Bulkhead Removal
02:35 Rust Removal
03:25 Rust Stabilising
03:45 Priming
04:02 Sealing Holes in Floor
04:26 Painting
04:47 Underbody Car Spray
5:17 Waterproofing
06:18 Swivel Seat Installation
07:13 The Bed
07:52 Delivery

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