[DML] Re: Started my frame-off restoration!

["d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John and others,

After looking back through the discussion on the Delorean frame
refurbishing topic, I realized I forgot to answer one of your
questions from your posting.  This was the question about how
to protect the "very hard to reach" enclosed frame areas.
While it is hardly a DWC trade secret, most folks do not think
about using a common product (POR15) in "less standard" way.

POR15 can be sprayed as well as brushed on and with the repaired
enclosed sections of the frames, POR15 is prepared in the same
manner as it would be for spray applications and a "Hudson" tank
sprayer and wand is used to get into the hard to reach areas.
Hudson is a brand name here in the States for a hand pump tank
sprayer unit, similar to the power brake bleeder tank systems.
A wand is used (such as for wood deck, water sealer application)
but this is usually a one frame, one use, disposable method.

Yes, this does mean that you may have to drill a few extra holes
in either the existing frame or the repair sections, but it does
work quite well and the extra holes do help visually inspect the
areas that you will be coating, to insure full inside coverage.

I would still recommend this process over galvanizing, but I also
would like to make clear that the galvanized frame that did warp
slightly is more "tweaked" from heat and not a substantial warp.
That aside, the less heat you apply to the frame, the better.

Later,
Rich W.

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, dmcjohn@xxxx wrote:
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> What do you do with DeLorean frames when restoring them at your 
> DeLorean Welding Center (DWC)? How do you stop and/or repair rust 
in 
> the impossible to reach areas without using a dipping process?
> 
> Thanks,
> John









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