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Date:         Mon, 25 Aug 1997 22:54:57 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         olmcons <olmcons@NETINC.CA>
Subject:      Re: Rust proofing-Yes or No

Joel Walker wrote:


> On Mon, 25 Aug 1997 09:00:36 EDT you said:
> >> What are the pro's and con's of rust proofing?


When we bought our 1983 Vanagon, we told the dealer to leave the
shipping wax on the underside of the vehicle.  This is usually stripped
off after the vehicle arrives at the dealer.  We then oil sprayed the
bottom every two years or so.  After 14 years of the salt-laden southern
Ontario roads, I still own a 99% rust free van.  Most of the shipping
wax is still in place, and pliable, except for the wheel wells.


--
Diesel John


'83 Vanagon Diesel GL  'The Smoking Tortoise'
'71 S-Cab 'Ole Blu'
'83 Audi 5000 TD
'84 Audi 5000 Avant
ex '71 Superbeetle
ex '71 Window Van
ex '76 Scirocco
ex '77 & '78 Rabbit Diesel
LiMBO & VW Club member
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