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Subject:Re: Seam Rust & POR
From:neil N
Date:Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:53:18 -0800

Roger. That's interesting that there is some POR "patch".

So it works well as a seam filler?

And has anyone tried welding to fill the seams?

(yes I know. Warp, warp, warp! --- :^)

Neil.

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On Jan 12, 2008 10:06 AM, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote:
> If I was going to repair seam rust, I would make a job out of it. Any
> bandaid wont work. That stuff will break you heart after you spent
> $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and time. Dont let anyone else do it for you cause they
> wont give it the work and  attention it needs.
>
> I would gouge the caulk completely, sand where I can to bare metal,and
> remove the corosponding interior panel. Use POR15 marine clean and Metal
> ready first. Put each in a spray gun ( seperately of course) and put the
> nozzel of the gun to the seam and pull the trigger. The point being to force
> the product all the way through. Besure to make a mess on the interior or
> you didnt do it right :>). Repeat with POR15 metal ready and then POR 15
> paint ( any color you want to use). POR15  Porpatch is POR paint with a
> filler. Squeeze in a liberal amount on top of the paint and hope that rust
> infiltration remains conservative. Smooth out any seam with your fingers
> immediately. These products must both  be used before either drys completely
> so they can stick to each other and the vehicle. Practice on some
> unsuspecting car. Thats what I'd do.. May be for worse cause you cant be too
> careful in this department. Good luck
>