Guycali Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 As for most of us, we only have time to work on the Z on weekends. That means, we'd need to protect the bare metal from rusting after we strip off the paint, tar, whatever for months or years before completing the restoration. I know Metal Ready from POR-15 etches the metal and coats it with a layer of zinc phosphate. But how long does it last to offer good enough protection against rust? Having the shell primered for a long time isn't that great of an idea either since the primer is porous and moisture can get in to cause rust as well. Is there any other good way to keep it at bare metal while one completes what is necessary to go into the chassis and body, when we know for sure that the entire body work can last for a long time? The pic below shows a full weld-in cage and seems like the Z has been stripped out of its paint completely. I wonder how long has it been sitting naked? Thanks, Guycali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 OMG That's a beautiful cage!!! TIm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Man that is nice. Does it pass the katman test? Wonder what percentage of the stock interior panels (including dash) will fit? (sorry to steal this thread, but I don't know the answer to your question) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluex_v1 Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 http://www.inhibitors-corrosion.com/water-displacing.html looks interesting...can last for weeks and then be washed off. I have no idea what sort of volume they sell in though. I think I will be ripping off that cage design if I ever redo mine...looks very nice and effective looking without being a pain in the neck, or head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Originally posted by Jim Powers:...Does it pass the katman test? ROTFL Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 i wanna see the cage but it doesnt work.... also if u self etch prime it, do u have to put epoxy primer over it? i guess so... at that point i guess i need to know if im doing expoxy paint or enamel right... the primer works with the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 to asnwer the title question. WD-40, then wipe it down with a solvent when ready for paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Heh, heh... this thread was from 2002, guys;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I am glad this thread was edited and brought back from the shed. good info in here WD40 does wonders for a quick handgun preservation too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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