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.

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.