In a message dated 1/18/00 6:53:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, sculver@iwl.net
writes:
> While my '50 is at the paint shop, I brought the chrome grille home to clean
> up and polish, and found some pretty bad rust on the back side. It hasn't
> rusted through, but needs to be stopped soon. Short of grinding off all
the
> rivets and taking all the pieces apart, how can I get the rust off? Can't
> really get to it with a wire wheel, so is sandblasting a good choice?
> Should I have this done, or is the rental equipment something that would
> work on sensitive metal?
>
> Once I get the back side rust free, I plan to treat with a rust retardent,
> then apply a heavy coat of spray on bed liner. Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks-
>
> Smokey Culver
> '50 3600 5-window (mine) & '56 3600 (hers)
Might want to think about Por-15 or a similar product, wire brush by hand,
treat and paint with the rust preventative paint/coating.
Mike
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