Date:         Sat, 19 May 2001 22:48:50 -1000
Reply-To:     Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>
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From:         Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>
Subject:      Re: repairing seam rust
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> I just bought some 'Corroless' rust convertor from Eastwood company<

Someone on the list once said that Corroless (is that really the correct
name?) is better (and less toxic) than Por-15.  True?  If so, where is the
Eastwood Company?  Or can it be obtained over the net?

Mick
Hilo, Hawaii
(formerly of Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska and proud of it)

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Ingalls <ingalls_mark@hotmail.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 4:19 PM
Subject: Re: repairing seam rust


> I just bought some 'Corroless' rust convertor from Eastwood company, I've
> used the stuff before and have liked it. I also bought some beige seam
> sealer that they had. Hopefully that will match my beige van.
>
> I plan on carefully digging the old sealer out, without messing up the
> surronding paint.   Carefully brush the Corroless in.   Let it dry a few
> days. Put the beige seam sealer on. Use some touchup paint to blend it all
> in. I have about 2- 24 inch sections to do.
>
> Previous posters have used a utilty knife to dig the old sealer out.  It
is
> like removing house caulk I presume.
>
> Mark Ingalls
> Nebraska City, Nebraska
> 85  Vanagon GL    'Airheart'
> 75  Beetle   'Salvation'
>