Let me start by saying I have a really bad back.  I have been trying to replace the original exhaust on the vette for a couple of weeks.  Once I get under the car I really hate to move so I stay in one location and clean all the road grime and gunk.  It has been a pleasant surprise to see how nice the frame is with a wipe of a clothe.  The parts of the frame that weren't protected by the oil and various fluids has a bit of surface rust.  What rust encapsulator do you recommend?  I saw some awhile ago that was black which would be perfect for the frame along the rocker panel molding.

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Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!!      Long and short term leases available.

I've used the rustolium "Rust Reformer" brand for some minor spots seamed to work, I haven't had any issues and it seams very hard.

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1975 Corvette Coupe 

Hi Dave - I have had experience and good luck with Eastwood products, but you have others too. Not unlike which oil is better, etc ...... Good luck! 😎

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I have always liked Naval Jelly and then any good paint.  I have thought but never gotten it clean enough that one of the many rubber spray coating would work also.  Just not sure that they are tough enough.

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Thanks for the info, I promise not to start a "which product id better" debate.

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Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!!      Long and short term leases available.

I've had good luck w/ a product called Paint Over Rust or POR-15.  It's expensive but doesn't require real good cleaning.  Just remove loose rust and oil/grease.  Wear rubber gloves because if you get it on your skin, you'll wear it 'til it wears off.  Don't ask me how I know.  ;)


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1973 L-82 4 spd

I went with what the local guys suggested.  I was there getting another part and asked them, so I could do it this weekend.  Chasis saver.  Been going to these guys for yrs for most of my tougher questions and I always have gotten the right answer and parts or been steered to where to get it.   

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Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!!      Long and short term leases available.

You young whippersnappahs.....in my day, we held pahts in our hands, and painted everythin....and we LIKED it....



 


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What did you wind up using?


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1973 L-82 4 spd

Chassis saver



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Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56    
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

Sounds like it's just like POR-15.

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1973 L-82 4 spd

I agree, I had to go out to the garage and check the can to make sure what the name was.

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Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!!      Long and short term leases available.