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Subject:Re: Rust Proofing 81' Westy
From:Malcolm Stebbins
Date:Sat, 24 Nov 2001 13:57:17 -0400

I used to be able to get the Naval Jelly at Canadian Tire,
some have it, some don't, and be ready for a quick come-
back when the sales staff looks at you and begins to grin
- maybe disapprovingly :-)  In addition to the navel jelly
Cdn Tire has "rust converter" stuff that I have used with
sucess (I hope). read & follow the instructions.  Malcolm

On 24 Nov 2001, at 11:32, Ron Schlamp wrote:

>     I have taken some great information from this site
> http://www.bulley-hewlett.com/VWindex/ on rust proofing my
> van.  I have made a few modifications to the products used
> as some are not locally available. Instead of the normal
> expanding foam I used the Acrylic type which will not buckle
> any of the panels, also it can be reused after opening.  I
> have also found some sound deadener that is typically used
> for the inside of farm implement cabs for that same use.  I
> could not find Kool Patch products up in Canada so I am
> using a product made by Bondo called Undercoating.
>     I have a few small rust spots on the inside which I will
>     be addressing
> prior to the application of the undercoating etc.  I am
> interested in this naval jelly.  I have never heard of it.
> Could you help me out with a brand name or a web page or a
> place to purchase it? Ron Schlamp r.schlamp@sk.sympatico.ca