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Subject:Re: Quick Rust Question.
From:Peter Lapp
Date:Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:51:17 -0600

Awesome, that stuff looks pretty good from what I'm reading. I don't see any
local dealers that are open in the area, but maybe I'll order some online.
Thanks!

On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 11:37 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> I'm impressed by Fluid Film, the lanolin based rust preventative spray. Its
> non toxic, spreads and creeps into nooks and crannies, and seems to be
> pretty resistant to wash off. And I like the smell.
>
> alistair
>
>
>
> On 18-Dec-10, at 9:11 AM, Peter Lapp wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> I've just found a small spot of surface rust by the front step on the
> driver
> side. I was going to sand it off and spray it with some zinc chromate for
> the time being, just to stop it from spreading, and then worry about the
> actual painting later.
> The problem is that I think it's too cold to use the primer, and I don't
> have a garage to do this in. It's about 30 degrees outside, and the product
> calls for 70 for best results.
>
> Is there something else I can do in the meantime to slow down the process
> until it gets warmer? I was thinking of putting some sort of oil on it, or
> maybe spraying it with spray on wax to keep oxygen from getting to it.
>
> If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
> Thanks!
>
>
> -p
>
>