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Old 28-01-2006, 09:39 PM
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Default Stopping exposed body panels from rusting?

Noticed there is a nice deep scratch on the car a few days ago No doubt from my clutz of a sister who wears all her greebo clothing with all the bits of metal running it up the side of the car

But noticed when giving the car a look over this morning that it had started to rust

Anyone got any fixes to stop it from rusting?
Old 28-01-2006, 09:43 PM
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Anything mate, just don't leave bare metal exposed to the air. Even a layer of polish over it would be some protection. Get it painted
Old 28-01-2006, 11:13 PM
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nail varnish,then when you paint it just use nail varnish remover,if it lasts that long.
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Originally Posted by st3v3
nail varnish
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Old 29-01-2006, 01:05 AM
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galvanise the body prior to painting
























sorry its late, ive had a few and i cant sleep
Old 29-01-2006, 01:14 AM
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would have helped if ford thought of the galvanising thing... oh no wait if they did that think of the market they loose out on on providing us saps with panels
Old 29-01-2006, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ Fordsport
would have helped if ford thought of the galvanising thing... oh no wait if they did that think of the market they loose out on on providing us saps with panels
as well as adding alot of weight to the shell
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