Date:         Tue, 16 Dec 2003 20:40:13 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <jmeeks@GASLIGHTMEDIA.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <jmeeks@GASLIGHTMEDIA.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rust Repairs
Comments: To: pete owsianowski <pnocean@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <BC051921.3695%pnocean@earthlink.net>
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  >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
  >Of pete owsianowski
  >
  >If we get this fixed, will it solve the rust problem?  Should
  >the interior camping stuff be pulled to go after it?  Should I have the
Bus
  >rustproofed after the work is done?
  >

Pete,
        The rust problem is an ongoing battle unless you live in the desert. You
can slow it down considerably though. Before having the painting done, I
would consider pulling the interior and taking a drive up to Windsor, ON to
Krown Rust Treatment. It's a Canadian franchise that many folks here
recommend. They will shoot this waxy oil into your panels and seams and it
will wick its way through. It's a good idea to pull any insulation you can
get to also.

        If you make this an annual event, you can slow the rust damage down
considerably. Ya might think of re-doing the undercoating if it needs it.

Good luck with it.

John Meeks
Top of Lower Michigan
91 Westfalia MultiVan
Vanagon Rescue Squad
www.vanagonauts.com?catid=74