"in the 30's and 40's, he'd
> spray the used oil up all
> under the car inside the wheelwells, while it was on
> the lift in the garage..
>  it was effective keeping the rust at bay"

Humm, thats probably why so many Model'A' Ford's are
still around and in good shape(other than the thick
sheetmetal)

As far as the preventing rusty seams, I use this spray
can stuff called "Corrosion Block" from a Marine
Supply store. bottle says: "penetrates corrosion
cells,emulsifies the moisture,separates it from the
metal, and stops electro-activity. Leaves ultra thin
atmospheric barrier to protect the metal from further
damage"

I spray it on the rusty areas after it rains (once my
van is dry again)
Its nice and thin so it seeps into the hard to reach
areas. A year ago I hit the seam behind the
sink/fridge
and it stopped the rust.

Laters,

Phil Stanhope, 84' Westy Tiico

--- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
> In a message dated 7/10/02 4:28:16 PM Eastern
> Daylight Time,
> blackburn@CODENET.NET writes:
>
>
> > I noticed some small cracks in the seams beginning
> to form.  Would a
> > automotive glazing compound forced into the cracks
> work?  I don't really
> > want to have to start sanding and painting.
> >
> >
>
> the rust comes from behind.  the best advice is to
> use a penetrating
> underbody spray, oil or paraffin based..just like
> the original stuff.
> something like "kroil" or the like.
> My grandfather used to tell me that when he'd change
> the oil on cars back
> when he was a mechanic in the 30's and 40's, he'd
> spray the used oil up all
> under the car inside the wheelwells, while it was on
> the lift in the garage..
>  it was effective keeping the rust at bay, the oily
> surfaces shed water and
> salt.   modern EPA regs eliminated that practice
> tho....
>
> chris

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