Michael,

The "re:" is ignored by the listserver. It was when Chris changed the subjectline by adding the word "fix" which started a new thread.

BenT

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:15 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Hey, Chris.  I also  enjoy your replies, but I will say it again...did you
> know that all of your replies start a new thread because they have the RE:
> when you reply? For example-This thread started by someone else is now
> hijacked and the thread broken.  Is there anyway you can change this for
> archive purposes?  Just wondering.  Have a good weekend.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 
> 
> 
> On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:12 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
> 
>> In a message dated 12/18/2010 12:33:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>> carrothospital@GOOGLEMAIL.COM writes:
>> 
>> 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!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> scrape / sand area then heat it w/ a hairdryer then use some "extend" or
>> other brand of rust converter on it..paint it on w/ a q-tip.  heat it w/
>> the
>> hairdryer till it dries black. this will hold the rust at bay till spring
>> or  when u can fix it in a heated garage.
>>