Re: [FWDLK] Under body paint.
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Re: [FWDLK] Under body paint.



Ken,
Please let me know what you learn from this post.
I think I decided not to use any undercoating on mine.  I plan on using
sound deadening sheet/blanket material inside the car under the carpet and
in the trunk. I plan on using some spray material inside the doors for
rustproofing/sound absorbtion. I figure the POR-15 should be good enough to
protect the metal on the bottom and the car will be garaged so I am not
worried about rotting.

I spent too long scraping the old stuff off go just just go ahead and
re-apply it. I figure the sound deadening is the most important thing to
worry about at this point.

If I am missing something please set me straight.


Scott 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab





----Original Message Follows----
From: "Rimington, Kenneth" <Kenneth_Rimington@xxxxxxx>
Reply-To: "Rimington, Kenneth" <Kenneth_Rimington@xxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Under body paint.
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 08:40:26 -0700

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I had the under side of the body sand
blasted.  What a beautiful site, all that white metal where the rust was.
My debating over how to finish the underside of the body will soon end.  I
am looking for final advice before priming and painting.

I plan on sealing the metal with POR-15 with a top coat of gray enamel
applied before the POR-15 is fully cured.

My debate is on the application of undercoating.  Should I use the tar based
product like the original or go with a black polyurethane bed liner.  any
opinions?

Which areas of the under body should be coated with undercoating?  Which
areas should be masked i.e. area above gas tank, muffler heat shields,
transmission tunnel, etc.?  How far up the firewall should undercoating be
applied (up to the seam below the heater and master cylinder) ?

Any advice will be appreciated.

Ken Rimington
1956 Dodge CR

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