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*Many panels have seams, hems, and bends that are inaccessible by blasting, and hold moisture and rust. | *Many panels have seams, hems, and bends that are inaccessible by blasting, and hold moisture and rust. | ||
*Body panels can be sand blasted. However, it must be done carefully (explain). The pressure of the sand hitting the body panels causes warpage. | *Body panels can be sand blasted. However, it must be done carefully (explain). The pressure of the sand hitting the body panels causes warpage. | ||
| + | *One option is to use chemical paint stripper, then use a sandblaster to lightly "dust" the remaining rust. | ||
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*There are many different products and approaches for handling rust. | *There are many different products and approaches for handling rust. | ||
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| + | ===Chemical dipping=== | ||
| + | Complete acid dips are best, but expensive. By this method, the entire body is dipped into a tank. | ||
**Even high grade epoxies and finishes are not 100% impermeable to water and air. | **Even high grade epoxies and finishes are not 100% impermeable to water and air. | ||
| + | ===Various commercial rust encapsulators and rust removers (need to be sorted)=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=16408&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=373&iSubCat=374&iProductID=16408 Eastwood Rust Encapsulator] | ||
| + | *[http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1117&itemType=PRODUCT Eastwood Heavy-Duty Anti-Rust] | ||
| + | *[http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=258&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C458%2C467%2C473&KickerID=39&KICKER Eastwood Metal Wash] | ||
| + | *[http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=15974&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=373&iSubCat=374&iProductID=15974 Eastwood Rust Converter] (converts rust to inert black oxide) | ||
*Why do older cars rust more quickly? Theories are: | *Why do older cars rust more quickly? Theories are: | ||
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