so winter is here... and not having the unit has kinda put me behind schedule for this.
Pre winter checklist:
Put some antifreeze in (its been losing so much lately i never bothered to put any in, solved now though)
underseal entirety of the car
rust proof the coilovers
treat rust in engine bay and paint.
so started tonight with the front crossmember. me and rick bought a box of goodies month ago for this eventuality, ill list the products i use as i go on. but put it this way... its military grade shit. that the MOD use on their vehicles.
bumper off to do the crossmember, obviously... gave it a rub down to remove any loose rust and paint. its in really good condition tbh, which it should be as it was replaced when it was front ended in the UK.
my first weapon of choice : Dinitrol Converust Epoxy.
basically this is like kurust on acid... not only does it treat the rust and convert it, but it dries as almost a gelcoat. solid. it literally encases the rust, so not only does it genuinely treat the rust, but it stops the possibility of any moisture or salts getting in after the treatment. as it treats and seals in one application.
tommorow is the fun stuff... lets just say... the kit comes with paper overalls for a reason (hope they fit)