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Re: Rustproofing floors

To: joseph_cianciotti@ccmail_gw.gmosf.com
Subject: Re: Rustproofing floors
From: Sally Schlining <schlining.m.w@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1997 19:22:39 -0600
joseph_cianciotti@ccmail_gw.gmosf.com wrote:
> 
> Joseph wrote:
> 1)  Should I remove the sound-deadening panels that are glued to the floor?
There are an asphalt compound.  They are not really glue to the floor, 
just kind of melted into it.  Get your putty knife out and remove all of 
it.  BTW take the seat out on the side you are working, it makes it much 
easier to do the whole job.
>
> 2)  After wire brushing the surface with my electric drill, I'd like to apply
> some sort of rust reformer/inhibitor. Does anyone have experience with 
>Eastman's (Eastwood's)
I have used with great sucess a product called POR-15.  The POR stands 
for paint over rust.  It a single part urethene paint that moisture 
cures.  It provides a very tough finish, absolutely waterproof and 
completely seals out water from contacting the metal. It also keeps 
Oxygen away from the metal therefore no oxidation.  It must be applied 
on a rough metal, like a rusty surface.  You will neet to remove the 
loose rust however.  I did this on my MGB floor and it working very 
well.  
> Oxysolve or Corroless? They say you only have to remove the loose rust for 
>their
> products to work.  Is this true?
> 
> 3)  If I encounter any holes, what is the best way to deal with them? I've 
>seen
> some fillers that have metal in them.  Are they any better than Bondo?

Bondo is porous and will allow water to contact the metal and cause more 
rust.  If you have small holes fiberglass and a Polyester gel made by 
Bondo will work well.  Do it in layers and expand the patch coverage a 
little with each additional layer.  If you have big holes consider 
having a new floor pan welded.  Remember, its the only thing holding you 
away from sitting on the road
> 
> 4)  Should I replace the sound deadening material?  The little crevices it
> creates make it hard to dry off the floors.  Is there a better sound 
>deadending
> material? Does it matter whether I paint before or after I install it?
> Its a matter of choice.  If you paint the floor with POR-15, I would 
recommend putting new sound deadening on the floor.  If you didn't paint 
with POR-15, or you just don't want to put the material back, cover the 
floor with 3/8" thick foam w/reinforced back Carpet padding from a 
carpet store.  Cut it to fit the floor.  It stays in place very well 
without any glue.  Don't put the carpet back in front of the seat, just 
use the heavy rubber mats that are made to fit the MGB.  You can't tell 
that you didn't put the carpet back because the mats cover the entire 
floor in front of the seats.  It makes a waterproof cover and also 
easier to lift and dry under the padding if you want to.  Paint first!!
> 5)  I have a set of rear rubber mats that I'd like to reuse.  However, the DPO
> glued the carpet to them.  Is there a way to remove the old contact cement?
>  Marty Schlining
57 MGA Coupe
75 MGB
65 Corvair Corsa convertible

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