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Subject:Re: Undercoating
From:GMBulley
Date:Wed, 20 May 1998 18:39:29 EDT

In a message dated 98-05-20 13:11:13 EDT, robl@REDLION-CONTROLS.COM writes:

<< I'm leary of using the tar based spray-ons due to any incompatibilities
with the wax.  Others on the list speak of Koolpatch brush-on undercoatings.
What color is this material? Thanks for your help. >>

Rob--

Kool Patch is black, and it is the absolute, hands-down best substance I have
found for under body protection/rustproofing.

Advantages--
rubber/asphalt/fiberglass mix, practically indestructable.
water/alchohol based, cleans up easily when still wet.
Made to last for years on hot roofs, can stand the torture on a car body.
Inexpensive, $8-9 per gallon bucket

Disadvantages--
somewhat difficult to apply--brush on, the consistency of pudding
almost impossible to remove once dried. Petroleum solvent turns it into a
slurry, but doesn't release the "adhesive" quality.

You can find the retailer near you at www.koolseal.com.

Best of luck,

gmbulley
cary, nc