Eric, I would choose Waxoyl or an equivalent also. Unlike paints, that
tend to "bridge" the joints between metal pieces, leaving a hollow unprotected
area underneath, the Waxoyle creeps right into tiny spaces, such as around
rivet heads, bolts, brake tube clamps and such. It's not elegant, and it does
smell of solvent for weeks, but you can wipe it off areas that are to be
painted, and it seems to do a good job over the years. If you have a couple
of pieces of metal around, bolt them together, paint the edges and put on a
little Waxoyl. The WO creeps right into the spaces and works up its way up
vertical surfaces too. Toyota had a recall of the chassis on many Tacomas a
year or so back. A three-MG friend has one, 2002, that was so rusted Toyota
installed a new chassis under the vehicle. Mine, same age, same mileage, the
same agent declared to be the soundest chassis of those he inspected. The
first week I owned the Tacoma I sprayed it with a two litre can of Waxoyl.
It's anecdotal evidence, but I am a believer.Bob
---------- Original Message ----------
From: ejrussell@mebtel.net
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: [Mgs] Painting inside a chassis
Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:32:25 -0500
Seeking opinions about painting the chassis of my MGA. The chassis is
box sections and of course the inside never received any
rust-proofing/paint etc in 1960. As I am finishing up the repairs
needed I would like to get something inside to preserve it for the next
50 years.
I have a rotisserie that easily allows me to turn the chassis 360
degrees along its length.
My thought is to buy some Rustoleum 'rusty metal' primer, thin it a bit
and pour some into the box sections via existing access holes (after
closing other holes with tape) then turn the chassis and try get the
paint to coat as much of the inside as possible.
POR 15 would probably be a better product to treat rusty metal but that
is much more expensive.
Eastwood sells a spray in product with extension wands but again a bit
pricey at ~$20/can X 4-6 cans needed.
Opinions - is the Rustoleum stuff worth using? Spring for some POR15?
Other ideas?
Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
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