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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 really 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 really a good idea -- when the body flexes, there will be cracks in the fiberglass pieces. | ||
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+ | ==How to remove rust protection== | ||
+ | How to remove old rust protection finishes? Or undercoating? | ||
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+ | Wire wheel? Brake cleaner? Kerosene? Heat gun? EZ-Off oven cleaner? Mineral spirits? Freeze with dry ice, then chisel out? Wallpaper steamer? | ||
===Rivets?=== | ===Rivets?=== | ||
Very low-end solution, like fiberglass patching metal. | Very low-end solution, like fiberglass patching metal. | ||
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=Miscellaneous= | =Miscellaneous= |