SendMail TO(BritCars) Subj(Rust Converters) File(FEB21941.oma)
BlackTiger Mailer - Msg Created 02-21-1994 .. 15:27:04
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>Date: Sun, 20 Feb 94 20:25:43 PST
>From: buvac@SAIL.Stanford.EDU
>Subject: Rust Converters
>
>How long will rust converter protect a surface,
>it is NOT painted over?
>
>This is my situation. I am not ready to
>undertake a complete paint job, but would like
>to stop rust from forming on a few areas in my
>trunk (the MG's trunk, actually) where there
>is no more paint (and the metal is exposed).
>Would putting rust converter keep rust from
>forming, until I am ready to paint the entire
>car? If not, what would you recommend?
>
>Thanks,
>
>SASA
>
>
IMHO either use one of the paint based converters or paint over
with some sort of cheap spray paint to seal. Most primers DO NOT
seal out moisture and will rust in time. You can tell the paint
based converter because it comes in spray cans and smells like paint.
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