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Originally Posted by MagicBus
I'm currently doing a bunch of patchwork to turn a parts-car-status 240D into a daily driver. This included major floor and rocker reinforcement. I recently finished the passenger side. For some repairs, there were obvious original body plugs that I was able to pull and then spray new protective coatings into.
For other areas I couldn't reach, I drilled access holes which I'll be plugging with plastic plugs. These areas will be mostly under the sill plates and carpeting and shouldn't be visible.
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What did you spray inside the rockers?
I sprayed in a product called Fluid Film. It is somewhat like the rust treatments products that are applied up here (Krown and Rust Check). But I don't think protection will be long lasting, so I will probably get Krown to spray inside rockers again soon.
I had thought of spraying Penetrol in. It has rust protection/penetration properties and sets up like like a varnish. But I didn't have a suitable gun extension to get proper coverage.
Eastwood have this product but problem is that oil and wax that is no doubt present inside rockers, would first have to be completely removed (for both products)
It's not an easy problem. I wonder what a body shop would do? Maybe the rust sprays like Fluid Film, Krown etc are the best bet?
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Graham
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