<VV> Rust-proofing a Late Model

[Michael Kovacs]

I did several '69s 3 decades ago at 35 K, the convertible turned out almost OK. Still have  it at 60,000. The 500 coupe (done at 35,000) is a rust bucket at 175,000. I sketched several cross sections for the tech to use. They also found several more. Particularly the rear engine compartment frame. They don't like to go high into doors etc. as it can booger up the door locks and window mechanisms.

 I had them go high into doors. Should have them go directly into the rockersfrom the ends.  All depends on skill and patience of the tech doing the job. When I did my new '69 Nova they over did it. I sold the car a few years ago with 300,000 + miles with NO rust in floors/trunk/doors/under hood. A bit in lower fenders.

 Its gotta be dry!!! to do the job
 MIKE KOVACS 



----- Original Message ----
From: Michael Weary <michael_j_weary at hotmail.com>
To: "virtualvairs at corvair.org" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sun, May 30, 2010 2:12:06 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.