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How To Stop Rust...?
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How To Stop Rust...?
Ok, nothing major, but my corvette came from Iowa and has a bit of rust going on.
What is the best way to STOP it?
And preventative maintenance I can do to keep it from getting worse?
What is the best way to STOP it?
And preventative maintenance I can do to keep it from getting worse?
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I use RustBullet and Eastwood Rust Encapsulator to treat metal parts. Some people prefer POR products but IMO RustBullet is much easier to use. You can treat the inside of your frame with an Eastwood product or just spray some oil inside the frame. If done annually it will probably work as well as anything else.
Nothing will absolutely stop rust - it's Mother Nature's way of getting her stuff back but you can slow down her progress quite a bit.
Rick B.
Nothing will absolutely stop rust - it's Mother Nature's way of getting her stuff back but you can slow down her progress quite a bit.
Rick B.
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At this rate this could go on till the rust IS a problem.
I assume you're referring to the frame.
Is the rust just on the surface? Is it the same everywhere? If you tap on the frame where the rust is with a small hammer do you get a nice solid sound or a thud? Is the rust thick enough anywhere that it's starting to form flakes?
Could you have someone who knows about Corvettes look at it and tell you what you have.
A few picture sure would be a help!
Regards,
Alan
PS: No help on your profile. Did you make your signature scary for a particular reason?
I assume you're referring to the frame.
Is the rust just on the surface? Is it the same everywhere? If you tap on the frame where the rust is with a small hammer do you get a nice solid sound or a thud? Is the rust thick enough anywhere that it's starting to form flakes?
Could you have someone who knows about Corvettes look at it and tell you what you have.
A few picture sure would be a help!
Regards,
Alan
PS: No help on your profile. Did you make your signature scary for a particular reason?
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At this rate this could go on till the rust IS a problem.
I assume you're referring to the frame.
Is the rust just on the surface? Is it the same everywhere? If you tap on the frame where the rust is with a small hammer do you get a nice solid sound or a thud? Is the rust thick enough anywhere that it's starting to form flakes?
Could you have someone who knows about Corvettes look at it and tell you what you have.
A few picture sure would be a help!
Regards,
Alan
PS: No help on your profile. Did you make your signature scary for a particular reason?
I assume you're referring to the frame.
Is the rust just on the surface? Is it the same everywhere? If you tap on the frame where the rust is with a small hammer do you get a nice solid sound or a thud? Is the rust thick enough anywhere that it's starting to form flakes?
Could you have someone who knows about Corvettes look at it and tell you what you have.
A few picture sure would be a help!
Regards,
Alan
PS: No help on your profile. Did you make your signature scary for a particular reason?
And why do you find my signature scary?!?
Last edited by SteyrAUG; Sep 28, 2008 at 06:34 PM.
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Ok, nothing major, but my corvette came from Iowa and has a bit of rust going on.
What is the best way to STOP it?
And preventative maintenance I can do to keep it from getting worse?
What is the best way to STOP it?
And preventative maintenance I can do to keep it from getting worse?
OK seriously. Check out the Eastwood rust system. Converter should stop the spreading, encapsilator should cover it up and keep it from getting worse or converting again and then paint.
worked great on my '75
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As for my car, it's a 1980.
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If the rust is on the frame, just get underneath the car with a small ball-peen hammer. Use the 'flat' side to tap on the rusty areas to see of the metal resonates with a ringing sound or a dull thud. If it sounds like solid metal, turn the hammer over to the peen side and rap it again. If you don't get any denting or lots of rust falling out of the frame, it's likely to be pretty solid. If you have to sweep up the rust...you're too late to stabilize it with "Rust Bullets".
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If the rust is on the frame, just get underneath the car with a small ball-peen hammer. Use the 'flat' side to tap on the rusty areas to see of the metal resonates with a ringing sound or a dull thud. If it sounds like solid metal, turn the hammer over to the peen side and rap it again. If you don't get any denting or lots of rust falling out of the frame, it's likely to be pretty solid. If you have to sweep up the rust...you're too late to stabilize it with "Rust Bullets".
And seriously, thanks to all those who provided answers to my very general and less than detailed questions. I now have a basic direction to start working in.
