Listers,
I got my '72 TR6 in 1996. It looked very rust free. I cleaned the
entire frame and body, then applied Waxoyl everywhere I could,
inside frame rails, sills, wheel wells, doors, etc.
There was a tiny (the size of a match head) spot of spider webbing
in the paint on the fender over the rear tail lamp. Now, 4 years
later, I see that this tiny spot has grown to the size of a dime.
(I'm in Southern New Jersey, US, about 8 miles from the ocean; what
did I expect?) I figure the rust area is more like 2" X 2" under
the paint.
As much as I dislike the car color (Sierra, er, brown) I do not
plan to repaint for at least another year. But I would like to
prevent this (and any other yet undiscovered) rust spot from
growing.
Does anyone have suggestions? I have experience with Bondo (my '73
is more Bondo than steel), and the various 'rust changers' that put
a black plastic-like coating on the rust, but would a small area
like this lend itself to being 'lead-filled'. I know nothing about
the technique, would like to learn it if it is applicable, and I DO
have a spare car to practice on.
BTW: I did a list search, keyed on 'rust, repair, lead, bodywork,
etc.', waded through about 20-30 hits out of >100. None were
specific on this type of repair.
Thanks,
Rick Olson (No, I still don't know the mileage on my car!)
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