Metal protector?

[RussMurco]

We always see the pro-shop's cars in bare metal, sometimes for months at a time, and they never seem to have corrosion issues. I've always wondered what they do to protect them, is there a product put on the metal??

[wiedemab]

I plan on using this stuff from RadRides

http://radrides.com/index.php?option...ant&Itemid=579

[dontlifttoshift]

Gibbs

[ccracin]

That's what we use, but i learned after we bought it that it is Gibbs relabeled.

http://www.gibbsbrandlubricant.com/

Whichever is easiest to get!

[RussMurco]

Thanks for the input guys! I'm going to be stripping the Firebird soon, my first time!

[RussMurco]

Originally Posted by ratman67

i don't understand why they don't primer them up after the bodies are metal worked. if they need to change some stuff, you can 80 grit the primer off where you need to weld in a few minutes....

I'm guessing it's a time/labor issue in a shop environment. Especially when you have other work being done on the car, not wanting to prep and spray it between jobs.
I have some metal work to do but it will be spread over some spare time for at least a few weeks. I'll probably put it in primer as soon as it's done.

[GriffithMetal]

Gibbs oil is great to use. It is also easy to remove for the painting process. I also use a thin coat of Phosphoric acid on the metal then wipe it off if the car won't be touched for a while. If someone touches the car with either product it will begin to rust. I offer a hand removal service to those who like to touch bare metal cars!