Date:         Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:35:52 -0400
Reply-To:     Karl <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
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From:         Karl <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Subject:      Re: Windshield Frame Rust
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Really, Frank...thanks for the giggle of the day -- "better than new
when done". How can POR-15 and fiberglass be better than original metal?
There is really only ONE way to repair metal to near-new condition, and
that, as previously-mentioned, is to cut the rusted area out and weld
in, solidly, new metal. As a former career restoration specialist I can
tell ya that fiberglass, while fast and easy, is not a permanent repair
- unless you are repairing fiberglass! ;-)

Karl

Frank Condelli<RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
>> Michael, I just did one of  these repairs last week.  I used, as
>> always, POR-15 and Fiberglas  matting.  Makes a permanent, solid repair.
>> Prime, paint and install  new windshield using Krown rustproofing oil on the
>> frame and rubber.   Better than new when done.