Shawn Mann wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> I'm looking for some advice for solving a rust problem. The driver's
> side floorboard of my TR6 has suffered extensive surface rust as the
> result of 15 years of storage with the top down in the PO's leaky
> garage. I've removed all of the loose rust and have determined that the
> floor panel is still completely solid (the car is from Los Angeles, so
> the wet periods were fairly far between). Being a fix it half-a**ed
> kind of guy, and seeing as I have no plans for a body-off resto any time
> soon, I'd like recommendations as to the best way to stop the rust from
> spreading (and finishing off the panel) before I cover it up with a new
> carpet set. In other words, it doesn't have to look good, it just has
> to stop the rust. I've heard POr-15 bandied about the list, but don't
> know much about it. Would it be an appropriate solution? If not,
> suggestions??
>
> TIA,
>
> Shawn Mann
> 70 TR6
POR-15 is more than an appropriate solution -- it's probably the
best solution, provided your floors aren't pitted. It's a little
tricky and tedious to work with, though, so read the instructions
carefully, and don't let it dry on your skin or anything else
important (!)
--
Martin Secrest
72 TR6
73 GT6
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