"in the 30's and 40's, he'd > spray the used oil up all > under the car inside the wheelwells, while it was on > the lift in the garage.. > it was effective keeping the rust at bay" Humm, thats probably why so many Model'A' Ford's are still around and in good shape(other than the thick sheetmetal) As far as the preventing rusty seams, I use this spray can stuff called "Corrosion Block" from a Marine Supply store. bottle says: "penetrates corrosion cells,emulsifies the moisture,separates it from the metal, and stops electro-activity. Leaves ultra thin atmospheric barrier to protect the metal from further damage" I spray it on the rusty areas after it rains (once my van is dry again) Its nice and thin so it seeps into the hard to reach areas. A year ago I hit the seam behind the sink/fridge and it stopped the rust. Laters, Phil Stanhope, 84' Westy Tiico
--- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > In a message dated 7/10/02 4:28:16 PM Eastern > Daylight Time, > blackburn@CODENET.NET writes: > > > > I noticed some small cracks in the seams beginning > to form. Would a > > automotive glazing compound forced into the cracks > work? I don't really > > want to have to start sanding and painting. > > > > > > the rust comes from behind. the best advice is to > use a penetrating > underbody spray, oil or paraffin based..just like > the original stuff. > something like "kroil" or the like. > My grandfather used to tell me that when he'd change > the oil on cars back > when he was a mechanic in the 30's and 40's, he'd > spray the used oil up all > under the car inside the wheelwells, while it was on > the lift in the garage.. > it was effective keeping the rust at bay, the oily > surfaces shed water and > salt. modern EPA regs eliminated that practice > tho.... > > chris
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