winterizing the sheetmetal

[Salvatore]

decided to do some R+R on the nova today. Using Rem Oil, WD-40 and some Boeshield T-9 to wash down and protect all joints, hinges and anything not painted or phosphated. Since the car sits in a cold garage but not to damp this process seems to work good and keep all original unrestored, unpainted parts free of surface rust and corrosion. I open doors and spray hinges and into areas yuo can't see for protection. I also jack it up and soak it down fairly decent underneath. After about a 2 hour dry time its time to start wiping all things down. Its good therapy on a chilly day in a warm garage.

[Mr. Chevy]

That Boeshield T-9 is some amazing stuff!! I just bought a new Toro Snowblower and sprayed the entire unit down with that stuff to protect it....

Rich

[Salvatore]

yep, I think that stuff is perfect for a survivor car.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Nice to see your working hard [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

If the garage is unheated...it is a good idea to have a vapor barrier under the car...especially if it a concrete floor. A heavy duty piece of plastic with an old rug on top works great. We also use some of those humidity absorbing bags placed inside the car...a few dryer sheets are a good idea as well.

Sammy, if you need a &quot;sleeping bag&quot; for the winter, I have one you can borrow [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

wilma

[Xplantdad]

You go Sammy!

[Salvatore]

wooden floor and not on the stones Tom. I also have a nice carpet the car sits on. Dry and never water leaks but damp/humid as usual in the NE. Thanks for the sleeping bag offer. I may need it for myself if I am not a good boy.

[WILMASBOYL78]

If you're not a good boy, Santa won't come to your house [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif[/img]

[m22mike]

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Sammy Clause

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