" It seems it
more of a coating than a paint job on the panel."

Oh you are so right, the rust when found runs so deep,
its useless to try to treat an isolated spot. Ive
found the only way to restore this panel is:
1) Remove panel and use paint remover to scrape ALL of
the old paint off.
2) coat the bare metal with an acid etching rust
converter
3) Degrease
4) paint with POR-15 paint-(follow the instructions)
5) lightly sand with 200 grit (take the shine off)
6) Top-coat with enamel of your choice.(id use epoxy)

Should last another 10-15 years or until we are forced
to turn in our smog-mobiles for ozone safe flying
saucers.

Phil
84 Westy "Millenium Falcon"

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