Yes you are right, I was exaggerating too much. SPI says 2 years. I'll have to consider using Eastwood's 2k "rattle can"....but it's shelf life is 48 hrs after puncturing and is $30 per 12 OZ shipped. For me, at least, that could be the answer. Lazy does cost money. But that would be the smart thing to do. Here in AZ, maybe I could just sand all the pieces I collect that have gotten surface oxidation (because I skipped the Rustoleum) and then spray them all with Eastwood epoxy 2k can. Then create another set of parts and so on. $30 a shot does sound like a lot but when the repairs are done I can gun the whole truck with Eastwood epoxy. All that I am doing could be saving me thousands. So all relative. Then either have the nerve to paint top coat myself or have it done. I will probably try it in the end. It's beginning to be almost a bucket item for me at my age.
