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Old 07-07-2018, 07:44 PM   #9
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Re: Rust on Underside of Hood

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena View Post
He meant some of the harsh chemical that removed the rust gets stuck in seams and crevices in the metal. Pretty hard to do anything that would assure total removal of this material...which is why I would say to media blast it using a knowledgeable, EXPERIENCED blast shop.
Exactly.

Furthermore, what can't be removed my media blasting should be coated in 2k epoxy primer. After completion, any suspect seems should be treated with a penetrating wax spray to encapsullate the rust, keeping out air and moisture which fuels rust.
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