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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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THABKs guy, I’ll look into it.
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Nibreezy


Was looking into a 3m undercoating spray but I found only blacked colored ones. If I use that, you can definitely see the Black from the side of the car where the rails are exposed and match the entire body of the car. Is the undercoating considered an oil based sealant?
You can paint over 3M undercoat once its dry.

For my DD's, I use an epoxy base, 3M undercoat, and enamel top coat on seams and fender lips.
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 01:35 PM
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I agree with starchland. Don't seal the rust in with paint, an oil treatment is what you want.

https://nhoilundercoating.com/produc...-touch-up-can/
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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I've owned my S2000 for a little over a year. Recently parked it in the garage where it will remain until April. Some of you may disagree, but I've read that a weakness in the S2000 is it's susceptibility to rust. I had a '94 Acura Vigor that died a long, slow death from rust. Was a great car but it would have been cost-prohibitive to repair it. I like my S2000 and don't want to see it suffer the same fate. If you're in an area where they use road salt and your S2000 isn't a daily driver, I'd park it until spring.
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 07:09 AM
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^^ I've heard the same (about rust)
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 07:24 AM
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It is your car and you do what you want with it but I still cringe at the thought of driving the S2000 through winter salt.
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 11:46 AM
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Went to two good known body shops around my area. They said they would fiberglass the area put some sealant, then paint. But neither of em mentioned putting a rust converter or something similar to por-15 on it. Now I’m thinking I should be doing this myself. Haha
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 12:46 PM
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if you are planning on tackling this yourself, which is what I would do, when it comes to first addressing the existing rust I would recommend that you look into a product named Rusteco. I’ve used the liquid version of this product on the inside of a motorcycle tank with great results. In your case the gel version would appear to be ideal.
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GuthNW
if you are planning on tackling this yourself, which is what I would do, when it comes to first addressing the existing rust I would recommend that you look into a product named Rusteco. I’ve used the liquid version of this product on the inside of a motorcycle tank with great results. In your case the gel version would appear to be ideal.
Is the first one what you're talking about?
Rusteco & GreaseMaster
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Nibreezy
Is the first one what you're talking about?
Rusteco & GreaseMaster
Hmm, I see the gel version noted on their product info page, but I don't see any specific mention of the gel product on the order page you've shared. I'd recommend that you give them a call (or email them) to clarify.
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