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**Nima** · 03-13-2005, 01:09 AM

Well, this is what I started yesterday. The floor is not really rusty. Those copper colored things are mainly the old carpet which on some areas were glued to floor by po. I just has some surface rust.

4x4Poet · 03-13-2005, 05:05 AM

POR15? Get deep down in the seam where the firewall meets the floor. PorPatch seam sealer will go over treated rust. Look closely where the kick panels meet the floor. GM applied seam sealer between the two, but not enough. Fill any gaps after trying to clean out what's between them short of the original sealant.

Sorry; I'm doing front floor, rocker, & kick panel patch panel work on my K10 right now. Couldn't resist giving advice.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-13-2005, 11:43 AM

What is that on the floor??? Por 15 all the way just do not get it on your hands.. I just bought some more por for my blazer..

**Nima** · 03-13-2005, 12:08 PM

That is rust encapsulator from eastwood. I applied it after sanding the area and washing it with zinc sulfate solutation.
4X4poet, don't be sorry, I always appreciate advice. You mean I should remove all the old seam sealers and put new ones? In most of the area I didn't see any evidence of rust. Thanks again.

chevyboy55 · 03-13-2005, 12:55 PM

Gotta love that steering wheel cover!

**Nima** · 03-13-2005, 09:25 PM

Well, after couple of coats of primer and first coat of ultra silver paint. I have one question though.When I paint (I am using spray cans), at then end of each hand stroke I get more paint at the edge. How can I prevent that? Now, I am trying to stop spraying before I get to the end of the line and also I try to move my hand faster. Any tip in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

lngbed71 · 03-13-2005, 09:31 PM

Try spraying in one direction, not back and forth.

4x4Poet · 03-13-2005, 10:45 PM

Wire wheel down deep in the firewall to floor joint so you get out the dirt that slipped between the sealant's cracks. Also, as much rust as possible. Then apply encapsulator over that and sealant over the encapsulator. Paint over both.

But don't remove affixed sealant between the floor and kick panels. Just loose stuff, if accessable. Maybe try the gentle application of a small, flat-blade screwdriver and shop vac with crevice tool. After rust encapsulating, seal the area between the two better than before to stop water from draining inbetween the two as so often occurs. Then paint over to make all pretty.

shifty · 03-14-2005, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nima

That is rust encapsulator from eastwood. I applied it after sanding the area and washing it with zinc sulfate solutation.
4X4poet, don't be sorry, I always appreciate advice. You mean I should remove all the old seam sealers and put new ones? In most of the area I didn't see any evidence of rust. Thanks again.

Hell yes, Eastwood's rust encapsulator stomp's POR's dick in the dirt (pardon my french).

Don't use POR products. Eastwood's stuff is not only cheaper, it rolls on smoother and cleaner, doesn't bubble, lays down flat every time and does a better job of protecting against nearby rust spots invading into the areas you've painted.

03-13-2005, 01:09 AM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	This weekend project Well, this is what I started yesterday. The floor is not really rusty. Those copper colored things are mainly the old carpet which on some areas were glued to floor by po. I just has some surface rust. Attached Images

03-13-2005, 05:05 AM	#2
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	POR15? Get deep down in the seam where the firewall meets the floor. PorPatch seam sealer will go over treated rust. Look closely where the kick panels meet the floor. GM applied seam sealer between the two, but not enough. Fill any gaps after trying to clean out what's between them short of the original sealant. Sorry; I'm doing front floor, rocker, & kick panel patch panel work on my K10 right now. Couldn't resist giving advice. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-13-2005, 11:43 AM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	What is that on the floor??? Por 15 all the way just do not get it on your hands.. I just bought some more por for my blazer.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-13-2005, 09:25 PM	#6
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Well, after couple of coats of primer and first coat of ultra silver paint. I have one question though.When I paint (I am using spray cans), at then end of each hand stroke I get more paint at the edge. How can I prevent that? Now, I am trying to stop spraying before I get to the end of the line and also I try to move my hand faster. Any tip in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Attached Images

03-13-2005, 09:31 PM	#7
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Try spraying in one direction, not back and forth. __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

03-13-2005, 12:08 PM	#4
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	That is rust encapsulator from eastwood. I applied it after sanding the area and washing it with zinc sulfate solutation. 4X4poet, don't be sorry, I always appreciate advice. You mean I should remove all the old seam sealers and put new ones? In most of the area I didn't see any evidence of rust. Thanks again.

03-13-2005, 12:55 PM	#5
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Gotta love that steering wheel cover!

03-13-2005, 10:45 PM	#8
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Wire wheel down deep in the firewall to floor joint so you get out the dirt that slipped between the sealant's cracks. Also, as much rust as possible. Then apply encapsulator over that and sealant over the encapsulator. Paint over both. But don't remove affixed sealant between the floor and kick panels. Just loose stuff, if accessable. Maybe try the gentle application of a small, flat-blade screwdriver and shop vac with crevice tool. After rust encapsulating, seal the area between the two better than before to stop water from draining inbetween the two as so often occurs. Then paint over to make all pretty. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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