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===The fiberglass resin patch trick=== | ===The fiberglass resin patch trick=== | ||
One technique that has been recommended is to grind/clean the rust, tape the underside of the panel to be patched, and then fill the holes with fiberglass resin, then paint and undercoat. This trick is not a good idea -- when the body flexes, there will be cracks in the fiberglass pieces. | One technique that has been recommended is to grind/clean the rust, tape the underside of the panel to be patched, and then fill the holes with fiberglass resin, then paint and undercoat. This trick is not a good idea -- when the body flexes, there will be cracks in the fiberglass pieces. | ||
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| + | ===Surface rust removal technique=== | ||
| + | Need 80-180 grit sandpaper, DA sander (or sand by hand), steel wool, naval jelly, squirt bottle w/warm soapy water, and paper towels. | ||
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| + | #Get all heavy rust off with DA sander and 80-180 grit paper. | ||
| + | #Working in 1-2 square feet at a time, wearing rubber gloves, scrub with naval jelly and steel wool. Don't let the naval jelly dry, keep it wet, squirt with bottle. | ||
| + | #Rinse and re-apply naval jelly if necessary, to get to clean shiny metal. | ||
| + | #When finished with an area, wipe off excess naval jelly with paper towel, squirt on warm soapy water, and dry thoroughly. | ||
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| + | After that, you can just use wax and grease remover, and then paint with epoxy primer. | ||
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| + | Can use seam sealer afterwards on seams. SEM #39777. | ||
===Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.)=== | ===Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.)=== | ||
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