Date:         Sun, 21 May 2000 12:01:02 -0300
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
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From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Re: Rust prevention behind Westy appliances
Comments: To: Gary McEachern <glmce@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20000521144350.72991.qmail@hotmail.com>
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When I took EVERYTHING out of my Westy to "Rust-Check" it I SOAKED
the bottom of the panels in Rust Prevention oil and then I put 1 inch of plastic
mesh (like the stuff to keep leaves out of your eves) down at the bottom so
that when the insulation settled down, it would not rest on the actual bottom
of the panel.  I hope it works!  Malcolm

Gary wrote:

> Hello Volks
>
> I just had the passenger side rocker panel and lower side panel replaced on my
> '90 Westy due to rust through. The body shop heavily undercoated the bottom of
> panel. I believe condensation on the inside of the panel causes this rust
> problem. I am trying to decide how to more effectively insulate the panel to
> stop the problem from reoccurring. I've seen it mentioned that the insulation at
> the bottom of the panel holds water and tends to promote the rust. I suspect
> that without the insulation in this area more condensation would actually occur.
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions on how to effectively deal with this
> issue. I plan to keep this vehicle for many years to come and do not wish to
> deal with this problem again.
>
> Gary
>
>
> Gary McEachern, Reading Ma.
> '90 Westy
> '84GL w/Super Sunroof (for sale)
> '87GL Wolfsburg Weekender
> '75 Spitfire
>
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