Rusty dash structure bar - what have you done?
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Rusty dash structure bar - what have you done?
Hey guys -
The metal bar in the dash has surface rust in every FD I've ever seen, no big deal, it's just how it is.
Putting together a car and going deep into the car and dash and I'm tempted to do something to the dash bar, treat it, paint it, something so it's nice and not rusty.
Many of the electronic components ground to the beam so I don't want to coat or do something to it that will make for poor electrical grounds.
What have you guys done? Were you pleased with the results?
Dale
The metal bar in the dash has surface rust in every FD I've ever seen, no big deal, it's just how it is.
Putting together a car and going deep into the car and dash and I'm tempted to do something to the dash bar, treat it, paint it, something so it's nice and not rusty.
Many of the electronic components ground to the beam so I don't want to coat or do something to it that will make for poor electrical grounds.
What have you guys done? Were you pleased with the results?
Dale
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I've been reading up on POR-15, did you do the whole process with the cleaner, the treatment, then the paint itself?
Dale
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Well I did use metal prep.. whether or not I followed the instructions perfectly but it worked out well. It said to use two light coats for maximum protection but where its located I just used one good coat. It's uv sensitive but also where it's located it don't matter anyway. Did it for the power steering rack and pinion too.
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Sweet! Not looking to go the full powdercoating route, a DIY approach is what I'm looking for.
Good to know that the grounds just need to be cleaned up. Figure while I'm in that deep it's worth spending an afternoon cleaning, de-rusting, and painting.
Suggestions on de-rusting?
Dale
Good to know that the grounds just need to be cleaned up. Figure while I'm in that deep it's worth spending an afternoon cleaning, de-rusting, and painting.
Suggestions on de-rusting?
Dale
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EXCELLENT. That's what I'm thinking about! Thanks Ihor!
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Call me gramps!
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For this purpose it doesn't have to be bulletproof. Bought a can today!
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I tried sanding mine and then went to a wire wheel. It just made a mess and was too much. I just used this enamel stuff on the whole thing and sanded the ground points down. Right over the rust I painted. I did it for the sole purpose of making it easier to handle. It's smooth like a powder coated surface now and makes dealing with it much more manageable. The feeling of one of these things covered in rust is cringe worthy.
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^Yep. It's also one of those "while you're in there" things.
Not looking to spend a ton of money or spend a week on the project, just something to make it decent. Will also probably do the steering column.
Dale
Not looking to spend a ton of money or spend a week on the project, just something to make it decent. Will also probably do the steering column.
Dale
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Let rusty things sleep.
Of course, unless you are a highly skilled, patience person, with a mild penchant for gambling, it is not likely a good idea to remove the dash and strip I down to its component parts. The risk of breaking some near irreplaceable parts in the process can't be ignored.
The painted part is a thing of beauty no doubt!
The painted part is a thing of beauty no doubt!