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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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| + | ===Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.)=== | ||
| + | If a dent causes an area of bare metal to be exposed. To "hold" it so it won't rust until a paint job is ready to be done: gently bump out the dent, sand, rattle can primer, rattle can sealer. | ||
===Examining rust=== | ===Examining rust=== | ||
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*[http://hotrodders.com/forum/phosphoric-acid-prevention-flash-surface-rust-19885.html Phosphoric acid + prevention of flash/surface rust], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', July 20, 2003. | *[http://hotrodders.com/forum/phosphoric-acid-prevention-flash-surface-rust-19885.html Phosphoric acid + prevention of flash/surface rust], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', July 20, 2003. | ||
*[http://hotrodders.com/forum/week-later-rusting-through-zero-rust-20052.html Weeks later - rusting through the Zero Rust], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', July 23, 2003. | *[http://hotrodders.com/forum/week-later-rusting-through-zero-rust-20052.html Weeks later - rusting through the Zero Rust], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', July 23, 2003. | ||
| + | *[http://hotrodders.com/forum/how-protect-rust-until-i-paint-21663.html How to protect from rust until I paint], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', August 21, 2003. | ||
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