Datsun280zx83' Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Hello fellow rats, I have a 1983 280zx with typical rust, mainly in the quarter panels, rocker panels,and floorboards. I ordered the new floor pans from Charlie Osbourne, they should be in Thursday. I'm going to put them in myself. As far as, the rocker panels and quarters, I'm not sure if I should purchase new ones from blackdragonauto or just repair them. What do you guys think? And if I do decide to repair them, what should I use? Sheet metal or just bondo them up. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Sheet metal YES! Bondo NO! Bondo is Hydrophillic [it absorbs water] so unless you prime and seal EVERY exposed surface and undetectable pin hole you will wind up with worse rot than when you started. Sheet metal, phosphated as in OEM stock storage parts or galvanized if you know how to weld it and treat the exposed surfaces before attempting to paint them is OK. The Zinc in galvanized will react to most paints and form gasses like Hydrogen Sulphide which will bubble the paint over the patch. Either age them naturally or wash with a strong vinegar solution and then rinse better than you have ever rinsed in your life! A short natural exposure to insure a well etched surface would not hurt! 1 Quote Link to comment
Datsun280zx83' Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 MikeRL411, Thank you so much, I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment
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