I am considering purchasing a 1915 T touring. The left rear panel has a rough surface. It is not bondo, as a magnet sticks to it all over. Is it rust? The paint is at least 15 years old, according to the owner. There is no flaking and the metal seems firm when I thump it with mu knuckle. The rough surface starts at the top of the panel and does not extend to the bottom of the panel See attached picture. Thank you for your assistance.
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It's hard to tell with a pic but it looks like it's rust bubbles with layers of metal missing3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
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Funny thing we have the same initials. I have a 23 coupe.Comment
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Yep that is black enamel brushed over rust, and it has rusted more under the paint.
If that panel is like that, assume the rest of the body under the paint is the same and price it accordingly re a complete strip down and sandblast.Comment
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My father bought this '29 Special Coupe back in '78. It was in typical barn find condition. At that time, a restoration was started, but never finished. From '80 or so onward, it sat in two different garages, one in Santa Monica, and then sat outside under a tarp in Costa Mesa for several years. So, it has had some salt air exposure.
My father didn't do the work himself, but my grandfather...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I have a late Tudor that I would like to knock down the surface rust on. I'm not going to restore it for some time, so I just need to knock the surface rust down, without removing the original finishes (what's left). I then need to prevent the rusts return. this process would be similar to the preservation of a low mileage original. what process is used on the low mileage cars for surface rust...03-18-2018, 10:22 PM -
So, I've gotten the sheet metal including the doors, cowl, hood, etc. fitting pretty well. In general, I believe the sheet metal is in pretty good shape. Part of the car has been painted black lacquer and part of it is in spotty primer and filler...this was done probably 20 years ago by my dad. As I pick up the body work again, I was hoping for some help with my plan of attack.
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It is important to have a solid metal base under any bondo (plastic) that you use. We have seen gum wrappers, window screen, styrofoam cups, wooden sticks, and what have you underneath plastic filler. Your car deserves better! This is the first tip in a series.08-21-2017, 09:10 PM -
So what month(s) was this panel used? I know what page it's on in the standards, what's your take and why?
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What happens if you use too much catalyst when preparing some urethane paint? How does the paint react? How does it spray? Flow out?09-19-2018, 01:45 PM -
I am forever promoting using this prep for freshly blasted metal or otherwise cleaned.
This is a hood from the M5 I am working on. Like all the other sheet metal, it was water blasted a year ago. The water blasters put in a special chemical to stop it from flash rusting, but that stuff only lasts a day or two.
Few people are prepared to prime their sheet metal immediately, esp since...02-19-2018, 10:56 PM -
What is pictured are not Model A fenders. No matter, the principle is the same.
I am referring to painting the inside of deep-drawn fenders such as the A rear fenders.
Such a task is a challenge.
Once all the metal work is complete, we can attack the plastic work needed and shoot the insides.
First, because of the concavity, the paint wants to pepper back at you. You...01-10-2018, 10:53 PM -
The season of salt is coming up. Before putting your A's away (I assume everyone has two), how do groom with stuck on tar, sand and the accasional paint chip under the fenders?
I wash with soap and water then wipe down with karasen. The rag instantly becomes gritty and it feels like I am scratching the hell out of it. Next I use soap and water let it dry, touch up spots with Rust-Oleum...10-14-2018, 06:38 AM -
When I was young I bought a new white p/u truck. An older gentleman told me to get a cement block & throw it as hard as I could in the bed of the truck. What does this have to do with a model A? Well I just installed my newly painted front fenders very carefully wearing new cotton gloves. When finished I tripped over the creeper that was stored vertically against the wall. Yep, it gouged that...04-07-2018, 08:44 AM
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