Hey,to each their own! Whatever makes your "Boat Float"! Not all of us are rich. The "restoration",of my '55 T.F.,is NOT the final result. It's "Good enough for now",until I retire,and have some time and money to spend. It's not my daily driver,but it does get driven often. I used "Rustoleum Rust Reformer",under the floor-boards,and the inside of the fenders,doors,and radiator-support areas. This is "flat" paint. "Flat" paint,is formulated (fairly rough texture),to accept a top-coat.Painted over rust,the texture's going to be rough,anyway. It's recommended to top-coat with a "gloss" finish,to repel sand,salt,etc.,similar to "Teflon" principle. Since truck is 99% rust-free,this is the technique I used. I applied "Magnet" brand "Chassis Saver",to the frame,axles,springs,drive-shaft,etc. This is a single-stage compound,that is applied over rust,with a little prep-work. basically,removing the scale. You can go with "Rust Reformer","Rust Inhibitor"",and (Recommended),2 coats of "Chassis Black",(all GREAT Eastwood products),if you plan on taking the frame down to Bare Metal,and coat every inch of the frame,etc.at least 4 times! "Chassis Saver" is a proven product,and I'm happy with the results! It's also a money/ labor/time saver!! My kind of product! If you happen to get any of this stuff on ya,DON"T use paint-thinner,or any mineral spirits! Trust me... They DON'T work!! BEFORE YOU BEGIN,(Especially If you're working over-head),rub your hands and face,(plus any exposed skin),with vegetable oil! It will wipe right off!! If it dries-on,you'll need to use some elbow grease,but it will come off with veg.oil. I learned the hard way. L.O.L.
Last edited by wetwilly5757; 09/25/2013 1:24 AM.
