Plymouthy Adams Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 nla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randroid Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Tim, Although I have checked this forum every day for quite some time I don't recall a discussion about acid etching the body. Because I'm going to paint "Pigiron" this spring acid etching sounds like something I should look into. Where would I find any posts about it on this forum? Regarding your post about the taillight lenses, how did you treat them? As a personal aside, I want to thank you for the knowledge you have shared with the rest of us over the years. At one time I thought I knew a lot about my '48 SD, certainly more than any professionsal mechanic I'd met, but the most important thing I've learned is that I don't know squat. Thanks for that lesson; it'll make my ride run a little more smoothly. -Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Lustig Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Yeah, Tim's a real know-it-all. But in a good way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Faust Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Looks good Tim.... and I would like to hear about the acid etching as well. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hey Tim how about a quick how to guide with some pics on repairing that rust below the taillight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 My coupe needs those same 2 spots below the tail light. I've never welded anything that showed after paint. This spring I hope to learn. I'll probably be in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 There is a product called OSHPHAL or something close to it that 3M makes, it is available in a sprayable liquid from body shop supply houses. It is a combination of Phosphoric acid and a zinc phosfate suspension. This will etch the surface, and leave a zinc deposit on the surface which will prevent more surface rust from forming for about 3 to 4 months. Then when its time to primer, a quick scuffing of the surface will prep it for paint. It is more expensive than just phosphoric acid but if you can't get from etch to primer right away, it is worth the added expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.P_46 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I've used some NAPA (Martin Senour) products; Iron Etch 6878, Triple Etch 6877 and Kleanz-Easy 6388 and have had good luck with them. A little on the expensive side but you dilute the product and a little bit goes along ways. Jeff http://www.martinsenour-autopaint.com/vrepair/undercoat_vr.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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