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After removing the upholstery from my 1931 Chevy Sedan I've discovered only minor surface rust on the sheet metal backside. What is the best method to clean this rust up and protect the metal from future corrosion. I'm not planning on painting the exterior of the car myself, but I can save some money by doing the areas that won't be seen. Any advise on cleanup and coatings? I don't plan on removing the metal from the wood since all seems to be in very good condition.
Thanks

Check this site www.eastwood.com they have what you are looking for I think they have two types.

I'd like to know the same thing Andy. The backside of the cab interior on my '50 is in excelent shape and I would not want to prime or paint the in side since it would not look very original.
Your link only opens Eastwoods Home page, what were the two products that your were refering to??
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL

If you don't either prim or paint the inside of the door I'm not sure if they can help anyhow go the the left side under shop by category and then to rust treatment to see what is available I think RalphV was talking about the back side of the door skin and you would not see that when the interior was reinstalled.

Andy,
Yes, I'm talking about the back of the door skins and the other sheet metal like the rear quarter panels and back panels. All of it is covered with upholstery. There is a product that's been talked about quite a bit called POR15 (http://www.por15.com/). Has anyone used it and what do you think? Looks are not a consideration where I am wanting to use it.
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Ralph

Most of the conversion type coatings will work fine on your inside panels. Just make sure they are grease/oil free and all loose material removed. I routinely use POR 15 on surfaces that are not exposed to sunlight. It is tough and difficult to remove so only put it where you want it, that includes fingers! It will eventually wear off.

Thanks Chipper. How do you think POR 15 would work on the frame?

I know of a couple of people that think that POR15 is the best paint for frames. It is easy to apply and looks great even when brushed on. I would be a bit concerned about frame parts that were exposed to a lot of sunlight. POR15 is not UV stable but can be top coated if that is a problem. It is tougher than woodpecker lips.

That's pretty tough. Thanks Chipper.

Bama,
What did you end up using to treat the rust on interior of the body panels? I'm in a similar predicament. Also doing a 31 and my interior is almost exactly in the condition I see in your shutterfly pictures. I'm thinking of going the POR-15 route, but all the prep work videos on you tube show folks hosing down the panels after using the prep chemicals. We can't do that in a wood car. I may try naval jelly, followed by rust oleum. Don't know.

I just got my new interior kit from labaron Bonney, but fixing up my wood in a couple of places is keeping me from starting to nail it in.

Also, just bought a pocket palm nailer that I'm thinking may help when tacking. Has anyone used one or this?

Thanks for the shutterfly site. It's a gold mine of pictures for me. I appreciate it.
Bud Higgins
1931 Chevrolet 4dr Sedan
Fairfax, Va.

Kelly-Moore used to make a great paint for playground equipment etc. That I'd use to brush on the outside of my truck w/no sanding and it would last for years in the rain over rust...But, I can't recall the name...Wonder if they make it anymore...I still have some cans at the other house...I'll see if I can find it and get the name...Maybe they just don't sell it in CA anymore...

Just called them...They said get back with the original can and they can see what they can do...

Try looking it up on the Internet.

It was Kelly-Moore not Ben...