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| | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 | I may have done a dumb thing.
I have removed all paint and primer down to bear steel on my fenders. I am not ready to paint yet and want to know what is the best thing to do to prevent surface rust caused mainly by humidity. The fenders are inside and not exposed to elements.
I do not know what type and brand of paint I will eventually choose so I don't want to prime them now and have to remove it later.
Any suggestions?????? What about a periodic spaying of light oil like WD-40? Would that be about as easy to clean off when ready to paint? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 203 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 203 | JD, get some Zero Rust, spray both sides of everything. It won't rust and when it comes time to paint everything will be in great shape. I did the same thing, and I protected it all with Zero Rust now all I have to do when the time comes is use the appropriate primer and paint ... | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 234 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 234 | Um...wouldn't you have to remove the ZeroRust before priming anyway? I wouldn't use that under primer, I think you'd want the primer on bare metal.
Many primers are UV sensitive anyway, so even if you did prime it, you wouldn't want to wait weeks/months/years before painting.
Either stop using the car, and just keep it away from moisture/humidity - or put something on the prevent rust, knowing you'll have to remove it later.
-Boyo
'48 Willys CJ-2A / '55.1 Chevy 3600 / '66 Austin-Healey 3000 / '04 Volvo wagon (parenthood!?)
| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 31 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2000 Posts: 31 | JD BOB,
Go to your local NAPA store and buy a bottle of Triple Etch. It is a zince phosphate etching wash.
I sanded portions of my flatbed down 2 years ago and brushed on some triple etch. It has sat outside since then without a hint of rust.
It's a cheap solution. When you are ready to paint, wipe it down with mineral spirits.
BigMac
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