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Undercoating
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gmcbuffalo |
07-28-2011 @ 11:17 PM
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Is it OK to undercoat a car you are restoring? 1935 Ford coupe. The doors and fenders have some type of coating on them.
Greg Meiling 1935 3 Window Coupe
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Stroker |
07-29-2011 @ 6:40 AM
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Besides being "incorrect", undercoating makes repair or maintenance very difficult, as it must be removed from any work area for bolt access or future bodywork. In addition, undercoating can trap moisture, and conceal corrosion areas. Frame and running gear should be simply painted with "chassis black" paint, and the undersides of fenders may be painted body color.
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TomO |
07-29-2011 @ 6:44 AM
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If you want undercoating, go ahead and do it. You will loose points on the Concourse, if you have your car judged. IMHO undercoating is a waste of money and can lead to faster deterioration of the surface under it, if not properly applied.
Tom
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07-29-2011 @ 6:49 AM
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The material on the inside of the doors and other areas from Ford is a sound deadener. It was meant to make the car quiet when driving.
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gmcbuffalo |
07-29-2011 @ 9:41 AM
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Thanks I'll leave well enough alone
Greg Meiling 1935 3 Window Coupe
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supereal |
07-29-2011 @ 9:51 AM
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Undercoating was very popular in the early 50's, and was a moneymaker for dealers. The idea was to protect the underside of the car from winter, etc. Unfortunately, it mostly did the opposite. The coating developed breaches, which actually held the water and salt against the metal, causing catastrophic damage, particularly around the wheel wells. The body shops didn't know whether to be grateful for the renewed business, or to curse the stuff for making repairs much more difficult.
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