From: Buzz (buzz@softcom.net)
Date: Sat Jan 17 2004 - 21:04:36 PST
I agree with Joe, "What makes you think they were painted in the first place?"
I would never use a chemical dip after I saw what it did to a friends 1959 MGA many years ago.
I had my MUTT grit blasted at a truck body repair shop for $250 and that included EVERYTHING;
hood,seats, bat. box cover, wheels, etc. I think that it was the best money I ever spent and it was
done in 3 days! Take a look at:
http://webs.lanset.com/buzz/muttrest5.html
The reason that they rusted in the first place was there were no holes to let the trapped water out.
Before I painted my MUTT I drilled 1/2" drain holes in ALL the channels.
Here's a link to rust proofing the MUTT
http://www.olive-drab.com/images/od_m151_rustdoc.pdf
Buzz
On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:26:23 -0800 (PST), you wrote:
>Wait a minute!
>
>What makes you think they were painted in the first
>place? You can't spot weld painted metal.
>
>That is why they rust out so easily.
>
>Joe
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