Date:         Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:11:27 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Link to seam rust fix
Comments: To: Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@ipa.net>
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On Dec 30, 2007 4:42 PM, Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@ipa.net> wrote:
> Anyone out there have a quickie link to seam rust fix; like how much
> POR to order, how much of their putty to do all seams, and whether
> part of the job includes resealing all the fender wells.  I still
> don't see how the rust gets back in there except from the
> outside.  Gonna bite the bullet and do this project in a week or
> so.  Any tips to make this easier on a 90 GL?
>
> TIA
>
> DM&FS
>

Max,

One starter kit will be enough paint and prep to do your seams.

I just read a comparison review on the Eastman site (Thanks Tom S for
that link).
It concludes that their Rust Encapsulator is less likely to allow rust
to creep under the treated metal than Por15 which had this problem..
Worth a read.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=852&itemType=CATEGORY&iMainCat=688&iSubCat=852

Rust will creep back into the seams from inside the van so you really
need to remove the interior panels and attack the rust there too.

A POR15 How-To at http://www.vanagonauts.com/-POR-15-Frank-s--Recipe178.htm
two more links:
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Seam-Rust179.htm
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Idiot-s-guide-to-seam-rust-repair180.htm

Best of luck,
--
John Meeks

'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm