<VV> Rust-proofing a Late Model

Harry Yarnell hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
Sun May 30 14:59:04 EDT 2010


I have used a 3M product called Body Shutz. It can be brushed and/or 
sprayed. I've done both; brushing's easier. Tough stuff.
Not sure it's still available, as it's been years since I've used it.

Harry Yarnell
Perryman Garage and Orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Weary" <michael_j_weary at hotmail.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 2:12 PM
Subject: <VV> Rust-proofing a Late Model


>I am investing in a pristine late model and thinking of taking it to
> Ziebart or rust proofing it myself. Does anyone have anything in
> regards to doing this ? I have my own plan but want to hear some
> opinions and advice. My plan is:
>
> Remove all interior panels, pressure clean all concealed areas
> assuring all dirt and debris is out then remove any loose rust sand
> what I can and apply rust-proofing
>
> Pressure was down engine compartment sides, remove loose rust, sand
> area apply rust-proofing
>
> Same with front trunk sides as with engine area
>
> Scrub wheel wells pressure was remove loose rust and dirt apply rust-
> proofing
>
> Scrub bottom of vehicle pressure wash, remove loose rust and dirt
> apply rust-proofing
>
> Next is drilling into non exposed areas, pressure wash what can be
> pressure washed remove loose rust and dirt apply rust-proofing, put
> body plugs back into drilled holes. Some areas this will happen to is
> cowl, around front and rear windows, lower body not easily accessed,
> etc.
>
> Any suggestions or comments. Anyone ever seen a website specifically
> for Corvairs ? Ziebart shop says they cannot find anything off hand
> but is still digging through archives
>
> Sent from my iPhone... this thing is awesome
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