RE: [DML] Rust

["David Jacobs (NEC)" <v-davidj@xxxx>]

I have had experience with this.

The front end of my car had rust all over it. I was able to polish off all
the rust. Some areas were I felt the metal was weak due to rust, were spot
welded to re-enforce it. I haven't finished the car yet, so I haven't been
able to road test it, but I am sure that the spot welding will work out
well. Of course in order to spot weld, I had to remove the epoxy. I
undercoated the car to prevent rust.

Hope this helps.

Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: JDL [mailto:jdl@xxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 2:56 PM
To: DeLorean Motor Company Internet Newsgroup
Subject: [DML] Rust 


How difficult is it to remove the rust from a DeLorean frame. It is an
issue most of us will have to deal with when the epoxy cracks and water gets
in. Naval Jelly/Converter can convert all rust on a frame to a black inert
oxide. A number of coatings are available that work much better than the
old epoxy. And frames can be welded to add extra strength if needed. Has
anyone on here done this in the recent past (5-15 years) with success and
satisfaction?

David Levey
Cleveland

PS- If anyone wants to go to the Mark DeLorean fundraiser featuring a visit
by John Z, April 12th, please let me know. If you have already requested an
invitation, you should have it or it should be on the way...


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