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Subject:Re: Rear driver's wheels well rust treatment and updates
From:Eric Caron
Date:Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:51:33 -0500

A related question. 

        Would the inner area seam be a good candidate to treat with a POR-15 product?  Surface rust and mostly paint but the area needs the best protection I can come up with. 

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 

> On Jan 19, 2022, at 11:31 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> I have some seam rust just starting on the rear wheel well seams.  I removed the rear cabinets and can access the rear section. 
> 
>        No holes but some surface rust on the inside and paint on the outside flaking and rust starting to show. 
> 
> So, what are some options for slowing this down?
> 
> While in this area I will also add sound deadening material.  The old fiber glass was intact and dry. 
> 
> What are the seam rust treatment options people might do?
> 
> Also how would you approach the sound deadening and insolation? 
> All ideas for products and steps appreciated. 
> 
> I have Fat Matt here in a roll and Similar fiber glass insolation. 
> 
> I have fluid film and som rust conversion primers. 
> 
> But, I’d love some tips from those that have done this work.
> 
> Eric Caron 85 GL Auto