In a message dated 3/30/09 11:05:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM writes:

> I have a small amount of rust in the PS side lower widow seal.  About 3
> small spots to amount to total size=dime. I have a little clear coat in the
> immediate area that is flaking and van is white. I don't see any rust
> interior behind dash. I would like to pull the windshield and treat, but not
> paint yet as I cannot afford to do the whole van and need to repair some
> trim first.  What can I do to treat/repair immediate prob and wait for
> paint.  No leaks at all. Can I put an oversized rubber windshield trim in to
> 'cover' the repair until paitning and OEM trim replaced?  thanks.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
> 

you dont want to "cover" rust.  it will get worse since it will be constantly 
wet under the seal.

sand down the rust, treat it, prime, and paint.   even if you just paint it 
with a little touchup brush, its better than letting it go.  its like a cancer, 
it will spread and get worse if untreated. 

RUST NEVER SLEEPS. 

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