I got some rockers from Rocker King that looked like they may have been
lightly sand blasted before they were sent to me, some other panals I got
were sprayed with WD-40. The ones I got from Black Car looked untouched but
also coated with what looked like WD-40. I would lightly sand the surface
rust and coat them with a heavey coat of WD-40 then store them in a dry
place. I recall reading somewhere that WD-40 was developed for the military
and stands for "W"ater "D"isplacer the 40 was the 40th try at getting it
right. Don't know if it is true or not but the stuff works.
When you are ready to use then clean them off with mineral spirits or POR-15
marine clean (I really like this stuff) I recommend treating them with a
rust converter that leaves behind a zinc phosphate coating. This will
prevent future rust through. There are many brands out there EastWood
sells one but again I like the POR-15 Metal Ready.
Scott
1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
From: Vincent Van Humbeeck <vincent.vanhumbeeck@xxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: Vincent Van Humbeeck <vincent.vanhumbeeck@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] repair panels
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2001 07:27:21 +0200
Dear Group,
I bought quarter repair panels from Black car some months ago and put them
in storage above my garage until the bodywork starts. I took a closer look
this week-end and found them catching light surface rust. I had (wrongly)
assumed they were protected, as they are vintage repair panels and went
through all those years without showing any surface rust. Furthermore, when
they arrived, they were a bit oily. Now, what should I do to get rid of the
light surface rust and protect them until I start the bodywork in the
winter
?
Thanks.
Vincent Van Humbeeck (France, 120 miles north of Paris)
'58 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe
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