In a message dated 9/2/00 9:35:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

<< The bare metal will continue to rust even behind the
 sealer. >>
    This is exactly why I advocate getting the body seam filler out of there
and leaving it out.  Get the seam as clean as you possible can then flood the
seam with a very good rust preventative primer.  Then a apply a good
automotive base primer then top coat with paint then oil the area with Krown
or Rust Check.

Cheers

Frank Condelli
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