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Hey everybody, It's been a while since I've posted anything on here but I have been reading ALOT of posts.
I have a question regarding the body of my '73 Charger. I purchased a '73 Charger back in May of this year. This is going to be COMPLETE rebuild and I have a fair amount of experience in the "mechanics" of autos. My issue is the body and how to handle the restore process of surface rust on the panels, like the roof the hood and other large panel areas.
The car had a vinyl top, I am not sure how long it has been off but I want to convert to painted surface. Naturally, there is a signifcant amount of surface rust where the top was.
I guess my question is.......Should I Soda Blast (which with my experience doen't do much for rust) or use another media? OR should I not blast the body at all?
I know sandblasting causes alot of heat and can (if not careful) distort the larger panel BUT with extreme care and the use of the "home" style sipon blasters.........would this not be a better choice for the rust removal to get to clean metal?
What are the other "BETTER" choices?
I am just now getting started with the whole process and any helpful insight from the more experienced body people outhere would be greatly appreciated.
I just don't want to screw up on the top of this car and I mainly need a remedy to stop the rust from getting worse, it is sitting outside until my new garage is completed and can get it out of the weather........the rest of the body is in pretty good shape.
Thanks in advance from...NewParOwner
I have a question regarding the body of my '73 Charger. I purchased a '73 Charger back in May of this year. This is going to be COMPLETE rebuild and I have a fair amount of experience in the "mechanics" of autos. My issue is the body and how to handle the restore process of surface rust on the panels, like the roof the hood and other large panel areas.
The car had a vinyl top, I am not sure how long it has been off but I want to convert to painted surface. Naturally, there is a signifcant amount of surface rust where the top was.
I guess my question is.......Should I Soda Blast (which with my experience doen't do much for rust) or use another media? OR should I not blast the body at all?
I know sandblasting causes alot of heat and can (if not careful) distort the larger panel BUT with extreme care and the use of the "home" style sipon blasters.........would this not be a better choice for the rust removal to get to clean metal?
What are the other "BETTER" choices?
I am just now getting started with the whole process and any helpful insight from the more experienced body people outhere would be greatly appreciated.
I just don't want to screw up on the top of this car and I mainly need a remedy to stop the rust from getting worse, it is sitting outside until my new garage is completed and can get it out of the weather........the rest of the body is in pretty good shape.
Thanks in advance from...NewParOwner