"Bondo" is not the problem. Not killing the rust
BEFORE filler was applied is the problem. Clearly the
best solution is to cut out all rusty metal and
replace with new sheetmetal and metalfinish without
filler but FEW people have the skills to do it.
Plastic fillers are not bad in themselves. However
many inexpensive repairs are just filler over sanded
off metal and the rust works its way back. It has to
be neutralized and then protected from further rusting
before filler and paint can be applied. Otherwise it
WILL come back.
Kerryp
--- Antiquefox@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I had the same rusting problem with my 76 NYB. My
> area of rust was along the
> lower trunk edge. I had it repaired with metal
> welded in but now 2 years
> later it is starting to rust through again. Bondo
> is a short term used car
> way of fixing these problems. Sadly rust is a fact
> of life with these old
> cars and the price we pay for our romance with them.
> Also have similar
> problem with my 81 IMP. Love em or leave em.
>
> Bob Becker 76NYB, 81 IMP hot on the trail of an 82
> IMP
>
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