Re: Rustproofing bare panels

[FMags2@domain.elided]

In a message dated 5/17/99 5:43:21 AM Central Daylight Time, 
Alastair.Wilson@domain.elided writes:

<< I'm currently doing bodywork restoration on my Stag and most of it is now
 stripped back to bare metal prior to me welding in a few cosmetic repair
 patches.   Question:   What is best way of rustproofing the panels between
 now and the proper body preparation and respray?   Someone suggested WD40
 sprayed lightly over them should be enough but is it possible to get that
 off again easily?   Or should I just give everything a light primer coat?
 
 thanks
 
 Alastair >>

IMHO, I would probably give them a light spray of laquer so that you can wipe 
it off later with laquer thinner.  Or, you could just go ahead and prime 
everything now and then reprime the areas where you weld in the patch panels 
when you're done.  If the humidity isn't too high and the car is stored 
inside, you could just leave it in bare metal.  I wouldn't use WD40; it's a 
solvent not a lubricant - it will take off what protection is there now.

Just my opinion,
Frank Magnusson
Wichita, KS USA