Rust pitting

jbledsoe · #1 19-10-04, 00:57

Rust pitting on armoured plate...........What's the general consensus? Leave as a mark of the vehicle's history / past........Use great quantities of filler to produce that production line finish !!!

Many Thanks........

Jeff

PS

Still tracking down T16 parts if anyone has any offers.........

chris vickery · #2 19-10-04, 04:48

Depending upon the degree of pitting that you have, there is a product here in Canada which is commonly used called hi-fill or hi-solids primer. The intent of this product is to build up thickness, almost a spray Bondo if you will, that is very easy to sand and can almost be "run" to fill in imperfections. It can be applied at a very heavy rate and is very good. It can be applied in several layers to get what you need.

Hanno Spoelstra · #3 19-10-04, 15:08

Quote:

Originally posted by jbledsoe
Leave as a mark of the vehicle's history / past........Use great quantities of filler to produce that production line finish !!!

I personally like to see some "patina" on a vehicle, if it is too smooth the steel looks just too new to me. Chris' suggestion might be a nice middle of the road solution.

Good luck with the restoration, share some pics with us sometime eh?!

Hanno