Rust proofing of restoration project. NAC

[Kneale Brownson]

In addition to the galvanized metal, Audi used a wax anti-corrosion product
in those spots that don't get painted.



At 09:46 AM 10/4/2006 -0400, Fred Munro wrote:
>Hi George;
>
>If you're talking about the exposed inner surfaces, prime and paint them
>with auto paint or with a good anti-rust paint like POR-15. If you're
>worried about the hidden surfaces inside the channels, they probably weren't
>coated at the factory with anything but die lube. You could spray a good
>creeping anti-corrosion spray in there; I like Corrosion Free Formula 3000
>for this type of application. The only problem with it is that over time it
>will creep out onto the exterior surface and can get kind of messy. If you
>look at the inside panel surfaces on most cars the paint application is
>pretty light and patchy. Audi seems to be better than most in this regard.
>Good 'ol North American iron has lots of unpainted spots on interior panel
>surfaces.
>
>Fred Munro
>'94 S4
>'97 S6
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com
>[mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of egroeg sirrah
>Sent: October 3, 2006 9:07 PM
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Rust proofing of restoration project. NAC
>
>
>I am restoring an old Jag and have had the body panels
>dipped to strip the paint and rust. Some of the panels
>are two layer; an outer visible layer and an inner
>layer with channels to stiffen the panel such as in a
>trunk lid, door, or windshield frame.
>
>Since the inne surfaces are now paint and rust free,
>they have nothing to stop rust from forming. Does
>anyone have any recommendations on how to rust proof
>these inner surfaces?
>
>Regards
>George
>
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