i have a 1990 dodge omni and i just put alot of work into the body and new paint and the car olny has 101K on it and the in side of the car is cleen but i looked under the car today and thier is a rust whole tho the fram is thier any way of fixing it?? please help!!
(want to keep the car)
2006-09-04 13:06:58 · 5 answers · asked by davedebo198305 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Don't panic rust is quite manageable but you do need the right products a can of rustoelum from the home depot does not cut it. You need to use a system that cleans the surface then removes the rust and finally seals the surface if this is not done it will simply return. I have spend many years in the corrosion control industry and this is how we deal with corrosion in many applications. Check out the kbs coatings they have products like this for retail consumers.
2006-09-05 20:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Metechy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are truly serious about keeping this vehicle then my answer is to take some steel sections and weld them over the hole in the frame.But first grind or cut away as much of the rotted metal as needed to insure that when you weld the new sections in you are welding to solid metal and treat the area around the hole with a rust conversion compound (you can buy it from a company called "the Eastwood company") they advertise in automotive magazines.But do not apply it where you are going to weld or you risk starting a fire and if the rotted area is near fuel lines or the gas tank then I recommend having a pro do the repair or you will end up either in a hospital burn ward or in a box six feet in the ground if any heat or flame gets close enough to either one.
2006-09-04 20:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by hjbergel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to repair it is to take a Sawzall and cut out all the rust. Then make a patch out of sheet metal and weld it in place, and paint and undercoat it.
2006-09-05 09:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a Frame Coater Kit from KBS Coatings. It has a quart of everything that you need to clean & degrease, prep & etch and permanently seal your car frame from rust & corrosion for about $52. A great savings over buying everything individually too.
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/KBS-Frame-Coater-Kit-P106C30.aspx
2006-09-04 21:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by flowerpower 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should use a Rust Preventive Paint. RustSeal by KBS Coatings works very well. http://www.kbs-coatings.com/KBS-RustSeal-C37.aspx
2006-09-04 22:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by bonksteronline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋