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Subject:Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in Ottawa
From:Burdett, Jean-Pierre
Date:Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:50:11 -0400

Gang what is your thoughts on the best way to slow down rust? I have an
1982 that has not seen many winters and will never see a winter again.
The vehicle will be garaged indoors in a dry but unheated garage.  
 
I have 2 areas of rust that I want to fix / slow down: 
 
The rust is located....
- Underneath the bus there is surface rust pretty much everywhere but
looks & sounds solid.
- In the rear hatch on the bottom edge both sides a little but I'm
afraid it is trying to make a hole.   
 
 
Question 1  
- Should I bother painting stuff underneath (like propane shield,
heather boxes etc) with Tremclad type rust paint to help protect and
seal everything
 
Question 2  
- Will oil spray treatment slow the rusting down or it is too late?
What is better oil spray or wax based sprays?
 
Question 3
- For inside door panels do you recommend trying to paint inside to seal
everything up or just oil spray?
 
Question 4 
-Anyone recommend a rust proofing shop in Ottawa, place familiar with
Westys or does it matter?  
 
Thanks!!!!
 
JP Burdett | Product Marketing Manager
Spotwave Wireless Inc. 

Tel: 613.591.1662 Ext.297 | Fax: 613.591.8107  | Mobile: 613.294.8942
1 Hines Road. Suite 204 Ottawa ON. CANADA | K2K 3C7
jp.burdett@spotwave.com <mailto:jp.burdett@spotwave.com>   |
www.spotwave.com <http://www.spotwave.com/>

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