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Great discussion fellas. That's what I was hoping for...so fair point Deve. Denny, thanks for the long run time example. I took Robert's advice and called the tech line today. They recommend blast, apply DX330 cleaner (no rust converter), then epoxy prime right away, particularly down here in a high humidity environment, overnight at the longest. Their concern is that some of the acid that doesn't chemically convert, pools in pores, and reacts with final coats and bubbles up later. I hate rust almost as much as I hate fire ants, both are equally hard to get rid of. Just looking to confirm not creating long term problems by not treating the rust while I have the opportunity and am down to bare metal. Jim's points provide good perspective. darn sure don't want to repeat the blast process. Thanks again!