KillerWolf
03-14-2008, 06:50 AM
Hey Guys,
I'm comming to the knowledge well for some suggestions. I just got my Cuda back from the blasters, only to find some pinhole rust in a couple areas I was completely unaware of. I am removing the quarter extensions & replacing 1 rear 1/4 patch.
As you can see in the attatchment, I have pinholes in my L 1/4. The steel is all still very solid & now rust free.
What I would to do is:
1. Cover the surface with Eastwood Rust Encapsulator (or Rust Bullet, any opinions on whats better?)
2. cover the inside with fiberglass mat & resin for increased strength
3. work the outside of 1/4 w/ poly filler as normal.
I have used fiberglass mat & resin w/ good success in the past (rust free for over 10 yrs) I just wanted some input from others on this. I know ideally I should replace the steel, but the holes extend beyond where a patch would cover & I really don't see replacing an entire 1/4 for some pin holes.
Also, I'd like to hear from those who have used Eastwood Rust Encapsulator vs. Rust Bullet. I am going to use an undercoating gun & get inside all the panels to seal it all up.
The car is currently bare steel in a heated garage. It should stay rust free but I want to get covered pretty soon. Can I cover the entire car & then work the filler over the primer or will I have to grind those areas back down (I figure damn near the whole car will wind up skim coated so I don't know if that's feasable).
What is the best primer to use for adhesion & durability?
Do you think I should do the undercarriage, trunk, interior, window channels, etc. in Rust Bullet?
What is the best way to ensure the un dercarriage stays rust free (I don't really want to use rubberized under coating (bed liner would be great but I have no idea on $$$)
As you'll see in the pics, I've got alot of sugery to do. I just want to make sure that the rust will not return.
Thanx for the input guys,
scotty
I'm comming to the knowledge well for some suggestions. I just got my Cuda back from the blasters, only to find some pinhole rust in a couple areas I was completely unaware of. I am removing the quarter extensions & replacing 1 rear 1/4 patch.
As you can see in the attatchment, I have pinholes in my L 1/4. The steel is all still very solid & now rust free.
What I would to do is:
1. Cover the surface with Eastwood Rust Encapsulator (or Rust Bullet, any opinions on whats better?)
2. cover the inside with fiberglass mat & resin for increased strength
3. work the outside of 1/4 w/ poly filler as normal.
I have used fiberglass mat & resin w/ good success in the past (rust free for over 10 yrs) I just wanted some input from others on this. I know ideally I should replace the steel, but the holes extend beyond where a patch would cover & I really don't see replacing an entire 1/4 for some pin holes.
Also, I'd like to hear from those who have used Eastwood Rust Encapsulator vs. Rust Bullet. I am going to use an undercoating gun & get inside all the panels to seal it all up.
The car is currently bare steel in a heated garage. It should stay rust free but I want to get covered pretty soon. Can I cover the entire car & then work the filler over the primer or will I have to grind those areas back down (I figure damn near the whole car will wind up skim coated so I don't know if that's feasable).
What is the best primer to use for adhesion & durability?
Do you think I should do the undercarriage, trunk, interior, window channels, etc. in Rust Bullet?
What is the best way to ensure the un dercarriage stays rust free (I don't really want to use rubberized under coating (bed liner would be great but I have no idea on $$$)
As you'll see in the pics, I've got alot of sugery to do. I just want to make sure that the rust will not return.
Thanx for the input guys,
scotty