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Hello to you guys, It is now my turn to "ask" for suggestions. Today
is a monumental step in my 14 year old frame off restoration, for I have
procrastinated long enough (watching my cab being eaten away with rust). This
morning (Saturday), I loaded my cab onto the bed of my '72 Chevy 3/4 truck, and
took it over to the acid dippers. My questions and concerns are of the phosfate
coating which is applied to the cab after the acid is neutralised. They don't
dip it, and that is a disappointment, but is sprayed on "the best they can do",
and this shurely can not get into all the nooks and crannies. Is there a type
of spray can or something in addition that I can do to assist in this process?
Next, is the preparation of this "phosfate coating" before primer?
Also, I have heard if you acid dip, all of the body sheetmetal seams must be
heated with a small torch to "cook" the remaining acid which may exist in these
areas, for if this doesn't get done, after a couple of years, and you beautiful
final paint job, the acid will bleed thru....that hurts. Thanks for you input
into these subjects in advance. I know others will also gain from the knowlege
on this subject. Sincerely, Pat
PS. Come by to view my updated Napco pages if you haven't already!
Pat '56 GMC Napco
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