<VV> rust hole spots

[Alan and Clare Wesson]

John is buying a copy of my rust book anyway, but I would like to say here 
for the record that this issue is what the book covers! It is especially 
about trying to save metal where you don't want to replace it, and deals 
with how to remove the rust efficiently.

But only after the rust has been removed can you make the decision as to 
whether replacement is needed. And that decision has to be on the basis of a 
number of factors, surely (e.g. the value of the car, the condition of the 
rest of the car, whether the car will get an inspection (and I know from 
personal experience that this isn't an issue in NC!), how much sound metal 
is left and how much rust, whether you want to keep the car for a long or a 
short time, etc.

Also paramount must surely be the climate - it would be perfectly possible 
to treat the floor pan using POR-15 etc. AFTER proper prior treatment. (but 
derusting it properly first - that's where you need my book!), and if the 
climate in the area is good the car could be used for many years with no 
problems. In NC I incline towards the view that the rust would probably not 
return indefinitely if the car were stored properly and the affected area 
was watched. In Scotland, however, where the climate is foul and the 
Inspection tough, this would be a no-brainer and replacement would be vital.

Surely the most important aspect is the one covered by my post the other 
day - i.e. the viability of restoring any car versus the cost 
considerations. The most important thing to do AT THE START is to decide how 
much money each repair is going to cost, how far you want to go with that 
particular vehicle - and whether, after a cost-benefit analysis, it is 
better to proceed or to sell the vehicle and get one that needs less work.

Cheers

Alan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Robbins" <therobbins82 at gmail.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 12:10 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> rust hole spots


>I got the mat to use with POS 15 on DaVair but decided to replace with
> metal, POR 15 is great stuff, I bet the fiberglass would work great as
> designed.
> Joe
> Back to AH status at BBRT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of John Gull
> Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 5:04 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> rust hole spots
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> Hello Covair Land Owners,
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> I am wondering what is the best way to repair about a dozen holes in the
> floor area under the rear seat of a LM convertible. I have about a dozen
> holes the size of a pencil eraser. Should I use por-15 and then fiberglass
> over that. Or has anyone tried to use fiberglass mat with por-15 instead 
> of
> the resin. I am open to any suggestions you may have. Thanks John Gull,
> Asheville, NC
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