How should I tackle this problem?
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How should I tackle this problem?
So I bought the heat barrier, the sound barrier and the carpeting is on the way. I pulled out all the old nasty carpet, jute, and some other stuff that may have at one time kept noise and heat out. Now the problem:
Under the driverside carpet I discovered the floor pan has a nice layer of rust. I don't think it's too deep but I want it gone. What's the best route to remove this? Chemicals? Sandpaper? Grinder? Brush? Then after gone should I paint it and with what? I was thinking sound barrier paint.
Thanks,
DB
Under the driverside carpet I discovered the floor pan has a nice layer of rust. I don't think it's too deep but I want it gone. What's the best route to remove this? Chemicals? Sandpaper? Grinder? Brush? Then after gone should I paint it and with what? I was thinking sound barrier paint.
Thanks,
DB
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If it is not rusted through, then wire brush it (electric drill), clean with solvent, and paint with a good rust inhibitor commonly sold at the parts places (Autozone, NAPA, Advance, etc.). I believe I used a "special" aerosol specifically formulated for this application.
I then, went to Lowe's building supply and bought a roll of Reflectix 25-ft x 24-in Radiant Barrier Item #: 13357 | Model #: BP24025
at a much lower cost then barrier kits from most online corvette parts dealers and it works!...NO HEAT COMING UP FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR THROUGH THE FLOORBOARDS.
Most carpet comes with a jute backing already and I experienced no fit issues with carpet or seats.
I then, went to Lowe's building supply and bought a roll of Reflectix 25-ft x 24-in Radiant Barrier Item #: 13357 | Model #: BP24025
at a much lower cost then barrier kits from most online corvette parts dealers and it works!...NO HEAT COMING UP FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR THROUGH THE FLOORBOARDS.
Most carpet comes with a jute backing already and I experienced no fit issues with carpet or seats.
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damn 77, was your car submerged in salt water half its life? your console area is convered in rust, mine is only 1 year older and i didn't have anything close to that. nice job on floor btw
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You never know. Bought it from a guy in Ft.Meyers, FL. Had lot's of bubba infection and general lack of care and maintenance. I may not have bought it had I done a more thorough inspection. To late for that now. I nearly matched the big 'O' on spending the last couple years bringing it back to life. Except I think I might be better off.
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Use a powered wire brush to dig out the rust. If it is solid when you get done, paint it with POR-15 or other good quality metal paint. If it is not solid, you can do the "steel (or aluminum) panel and Pop-Rivets" method, or all the way with the "cut it out and weld in a new panel" approach.
I hope you find very mild rusting.
I hope you find very mild rusting.