How do you finish the inside of tubing?

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Recently I have been thinking about finishes. They improve looks and longevity, but what about the inside of square tubing that is inaccessible? When you put it together, do you slosh around primer on the inside, or oil?Seems to me that square tubing may look nice, but angle iron may be better for rust's sake.Last edited by thecheese429; 04-18-2010 at 09:47 PM. Originally Posted by SundownIIISometimes it's better to remain silent and be thought the fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.
Reply:Originally Posted by thecheese429Recently I have been thinking about finishes. They improve looks and longevity, but what about the inside of square tubing that is inaccessible? When you put it together, do you slosh around primer on the inside, or oil?Seems to me that square tubing may look nice, but angle iron may be better for rust's sake.
Reply:There's a rust-inhibiting spray that I got for my fence pickets.  That, and plugs.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:galvanizing or cap the ends.   otherwise the inside of the tube is what it is.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:There's a reason why most boat owners hate painted tubular trailers with a passion.  When the primary use of something involves dunking it underwater, and their isn't a good method to coat the inside of tubing, your come up with a nice problem.Who is John Galt?