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68longhorn · 07-15-2017, 09:43 PM

I have a 86swb that is starting to surface rust on the roof. The paint was thin there for years but finally started showing rust. What's the best thing to do, I am not ready for a repaint, just want to prevent rot. I was considering scuffing the roof and spray painting. Will that work or would it be wiser to sand it down bare and spray paint? Or should I use rust converter spray?

Also I will be replacing body panels, do they come painted or do I need to paint them to prevent rusting before a full respray?

07-15-2017, 09:43 PM	#1
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Fixing surface rust/new parts questions I have a 86swb that is starting to surface rust on the roof. The paint was thin there for years but finally started showing rust. What's the best thing to do, I am not ready for a repaint, just want to prevent rot. I was considering scuffing the roof and spray painting. Will that work or would it be wiser to sand it down bare and spray paint? Or should I use rust converter spray? Also I will be replacing body panels, do they come painted or do I need to paint them to prevent rusting before a full respray? __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project



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