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I'm desperately trying to clean up rust areas on my project car before winter and rain. My original plan was to clean up the rust and apply primer and then continue paint prep next spring. However, I now understand that primer allows water in.
What can I do to protect the incomplete work from rust yet continue where I left off next spring other than primer?? .... without having to start over from scratch next spring?
I am limited to spray cans.
Thanks much.
Protective Finish??
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:53 pm
if you must use shaker cans then you might try Spray Max its available at Amazon. get your bare metal clean and bright then spray a couple wet coats on and hope for the best. there are probably others i just happen to see this brand .
Jay D. they say my name is Jay
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:07 pm
I noticed that they sell several different products, but Jay is referring to a (two part epoxy)
https://www.amazon.com/Spray-Epoxy-Prim ... B0043YP8EC You can also buy epoxy in a qt or gal and use a paint brush. |
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:49 pm
 I like the brush idea better or maybe a small roller. I think it would be a better product.Jay D. they say my name is Jay
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:18 pm
author here:
Thanks for info. I'm trying to avoid 2 part paints - they scare me. |
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:21 am
I use Gibbs Oil for rust protection on items that I don't intend to paint, but the Rides by Troy shop uses it in the paint shop and say they paint over it. It is actually advertised that way, but I couldn't attest to that. I use acid for protection and cleaning, but its obvious that is not an option in your case.
 Here is some info on it, if you are storing your car inside over the winter. http://www.roadsters.com/gibbs/ You can also order it from Walmart with free shipping to your local store. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gibbs-Brand- ... #read-more But I wonder what your end game is. The metal needs epoxy on it before paint. |
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:49 pm
Thanks for info - it is appreciated! My end game is to have any rust removed to the extent possible and also treated/neutralized before completing remaining paint prep next spring, which will include spot filling and/or primer as needed, before it goes off to a professional.
The car sits in a carport. My worry is it will rerust over the winter, That's why I was trying to find some kind of temporary sealer that I could easily remove next spring/summer when I resume the work |
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:51 pm
Since you are working outside, all you need for protection is a respirator and gloves, especially since you are not spraying. You can roll or brush and be safe.
https://repaintsupply.com/gerson-8311p- ... p1305.html You should check back in next spring before you start so you can get a good plan of attack. |
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:52 am
Thanks for your help everyone!! I feel most comfortable going with the epoxy with a roller option
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:44 pm
Good choice. Do a search on "roll and tipping" to find info on how to roll a smooth finish. After the epoxy cures, you can block-sand it and you're ready for the next step without having to strip anything off and start over next spring. "If you can't move it, paint it." - U.S. Army
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