Date:         Sun, 14 Mar 1999 12:17:46 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: paint&seam rust
Comments: To: DThies1008@aol.com
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In a message dated 99-03-14 01:34:24 EST, DThies1008@AOL.COM writes:

<< I really don't have any seam rust, but I thought they should be redone now,
 while being repainted to avoid rust problems later.  Maybe this was wrong
 thinking on my part?
 Regards,
 Dieter
  >>


if it ain't broke - dont fix it...
a few years back, i tried some "preventive rust maintenance" on my car hauler
('80 Dodge B200 van 318V8) which included spraying sound deadenind
undercoating inside the rear 1/4 panels, and it actually MADE it
rust....(water that got trapped behind the undercoating, just stayed there,
mixed with road salt, and rotted the metal out from behind...)
ps...i never add "sound deadening" and insulation to any vehicle anywhere near
the rockers or floor...  ive seen buses rot out so fast because all this
insulation soaks up water, and never dries out..

chris