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Hi,
I am in the process of restoring & rebuilding a 51 Wilies Jeep. My question is, after putting on Etching primer, I had a friend metion another primer, or compound to put on it to seal it to keep from rusting. I live in FL, so rust is a BIG concern for me. If you could offer some advice, I'd appreciate it.
Julia
Any sort of sealing primer will do okay, but nothing will seal as well as a good couple coats of paint. Even if you are planning to use something like Rhino liner on the underbody, I strongly suggest painting it first. Nothing does as good a job sealing out mointure as paint. Just be sure to get a base sealer from the same company as the company that you intend to get topcoat from. If you start with DuPont, go DuPont all the way, as an example. Bill
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William Forster
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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