I'm going to do regular body inspections for rust as long as I own my Vanagon to keep the body rust free. Does anyone have any tips on preserving an already virtually rust free vehicle?

My neighbor did not know what naval jelly was when I was treating the rust on my bumper hitch getting it ready for paint. Now I wish I had just taken it off and powder coated it. I may yet do that.

That naval jelly is marvelous. It may take several applications and a wire brush to help it work into the rusted area but it eats away rust down to the bare metal so well. It just takes patience.

I feel very fortunate to have bought a van whose original owner was European who knew how to take care of the body of that vanagon. So little rust it was almost perfect when I bought it.

William

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