trel Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Thank you. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7941814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toranarod Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Way back before I removed the first spot weld I spent a kings ransom on buying paints and chemicals for the job not being really sure what i would find and how deep i would need to dig. This is available on eBay. I am in Vic and we have only been able to buy on line as all or retail is locked down Sika Sikaflex 527 AT White Specialist Hybrid Car Body Sealant 300ml. Automotive. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sika-Sikaflex-527-AT-White-Specialist-Hybrid-Car-Body-Sealant-300ml-Automotive/173381054429?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 work as of yeasterday Edited October 17, 2020 by toranarod more information Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7941864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trel Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Thanks toranarod. I contacted an old panel beater friend who also recommended this. https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/company-au/all-3m-products/~/3M-Heavy-Drip-Chek-Sealer/?N=5002385+8711017+3293194150&rt=rud Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7941906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toranarod Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 The whole point of this work is RUST so I have been treating all metal surfaces with a zinc phosphate pre-primer metal etcher called RustBlast before paint priming with a welding copper primer. What do you gurus out there think about this as a procedure before i commit to the return of the panels? I don't know what treatment to trust my car to. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7941922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toranarod Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Rust protection then after welding cavity inhibitor. If the weather is good tomorrow start putting the tops back on Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7941965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toranarod Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 at last putting back together 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7941996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoota_77 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Top job mate, well done! It will be totally worth it in the end knowing it's all done right! You'll be doing full body resto's on 260Z's in no time! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toranarod Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 On 10/21/2020 at 9:07 AM, Shoota_77 said: Top job mate, well done! It will be totally worth it in the end knowing it's all done right! You'll be doing full body resto's on 260Z's in no time! Yes I was a fan of the 260z 2+2 loved them. Did you ever see what happen to the Nissan Bluebirds? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyl33 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I removed my strut brace and noticed this little bit of surface rust on both sides. What would be the best way to clean it up properly? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phelbas Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) wire brush, clean, then paint on some rust guard rust converter, then repaint in white rust guard epoxy enamel ? then get a pair of those strut tower protector discs from JL in west australia, that stop the bar from cutting into the paint, or cut your own out Edited October 28, 2020 by phelbas Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyl33 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Thanks, I was able to sand it all off with 240grit wasnt really that bad, I've rust converted the area. Im going to try and respray that area tomorrow, just wondering if I can prime over the small bare metal patch and old paint and primer all at once? And should I use etch primer or just normal surface primer be fine then top coat? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phelbas Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 no idea, someone else hopefully knows Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 If you use rust converter and then a self priming paint (like the Duplicolour chassic & rollbar paint) then it will all be good. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyl33 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Ok thanks, I grabbed some vht white epoxy self priming paint hopefully its all good. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toranarod Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Finally today i have completed the metal work. I start paint preparation next I have had enough Welding for now. 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phelbas Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Garage Yoshida has these types of pictures and videos - but here is a UK one: https://fb.watch/1GQamhvEzC/ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7942925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toranarod Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) under body silver I am going with for a cleaner look. 2 Pack bare metal etch Primer going on the repair area both towers Edited November 14, 2020 by toranarod Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7943101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toranarod Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) engine bay RED. Seam sealer next then back together Edited November 18, 2020 by toranarod Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7943306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toranarod Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Painted the engine bay with the motor in. No over spray on the engine so fiddly took hours and hours. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7943373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoota_77 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Good stuff! It should be right for another 20 years now. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/275938-rust-on-strut-towers/page/4/#findComment-7943374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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