Date:         Thu, 9 Sep 1999 13:03:53 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Seams
Comments: To: Wade Ebert <monster51@SPRINGNET1.COM>
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   "Rust never sleep?" We will see! I just finished sandblasting the Seam
rust off my Van. Then I used chemical rust inhibiters on all the seams.
Then seam sealers. A good Epoxy primer form PPG. Now in the middle of
filling the pits and door dings. Hopefully will paint this weekend, with
PPG base/clear Urethane. We will see as this is my last effort to combat
rust of this kind. BTW, I could not find a body shop that would sandblast
the rust off. They all said they just use a grinder on it.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Thu, 9 Sep 1999, Wade Ebert wrote:

> Well friends rust never sleeps, you may be able to knock it cold for awhile
> but it will come back. Better to nip it in the bud now..... Sounds like
> someone could have prepped those seams better if it has just been refinished.
> Bodywork costs bucks. By the every same token, you get what you pay for. Do
> it on the cheap, Do it again on the cheap, and again.....Noone I know gives
> any guarantees on rustwork. But a professional shop that does a professional
> job will give the best results over the long term.
>
> Wade Ebert
> Ameican Auto Body
> Sporingfield, IL.
>
> Joel D Shortlidge wrote:
>
> > My brother is flipping out over the seam rust that is growing on our
> > newly repainted '87 Syncro.  The body shop wants $475 to do one side over
> > the rear wheel and the seam behind the both rear wheels.  Is this
> > something he should tackle?  Leave alone or get soaked AND HAVE THE BODY
> > SHOP DO IT???
> >
> > Joel
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