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Originally Posted by Sparky67
Don, bare metal will start to rust with the humidity. So yes, water will too. Best way to do is strip to bare metal and prime, then paint. My 67 Camaro was stripped and e-coated, but we found areas that didn't get coated. So we cleaned the metal and re-shot with primer and eventually painted it. We just used a single stage paint, because it was used to protect the metal. I used a variety of different methods to get into the pinch welds. My bodyman's son used to repair air tools, so we had several ways to customize an air tool to get into spots. The little mini die grinder is actually a $400 tool, but it has been modified with adjustable air flow regulator from a paint gun. I used that tool the most with the wire wheels, but it is dangerous so you have to be well protected with safety protection. Although, if you cut corners then it will come back to haunt you later.
Jeff
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Jeff, I assumed that the metal prep he used prevents rust. If not, then scuff it and shoot it with something like z-chrome rust defender. I'm guessing this car will never see rain let alone snow and salt. I think it's safe to say that there a lot of builds out there that were not dipped and e-coated. I've read some stories about dipped cars oozing all kinds of junk out of the pinch welds etc long after they were done so it's not without risk either.
Just my two cents,
Don