Rustproofing the S chassis (Rust sucks)

As u guys know rust sucks. 2 years ago my friend was looking to buy a s13, but it was kinda hard to find a nice example that wasn't a rust bucket. Then we decided, if the frame rails are in good shape we can rustproof the rest of the car. So take a look what we came out with.

This gives u a basic idea what u can do with the rust on a 240.

What u need.

1. Rust Converter (Converts rust into printable surface)
2. Rust Encapsulator (Seals rust to prevent corrosion)
3. Chassis Black paint or any good paint
4. Undercoating (For underbody to prevent rock chips.

Well all the stuff I got from here www.eastwood.com

What u have to do

1. Take off any loose rust with a grinder or similar tool. Some place might need new metal plates welded.
2 Mix rust converter solution and apply to rust surface with a bush.
3. After everything is dry apply Encapsulation brush on or spray can is available.
4. For best results apply some paint.
5. Use undercoating compoung to prevent chips in paint from rocks

Here are some pictures of the s13

Before





After






This was painted with Chassis Black Paint




Engine Bay Paint and re wire.

Before



After




Sorry about the spelling I was under the influence when I wrote this.

Damn you went all out on that thing.

14k wrote:Damn you went all out on that thing.

You actually contributed to this car I in a way. We met 2 times First time when you where selling a a 13 and lived in Cristal lake (after that you got in to 240's) Then I got the white hood and white bumper from you. I even have a picture of your car before it was painted

LOL


holy shit hahahaha

Took you long enough to join the forum...

14k wrote:LOL


holy shit hahahaha

Took you long enough to join the forum...

Well I got a 240 late June 2009 and was working on it. Within that time I had to swap the engine out a few times (Now I'm on my third one) Don't ask but now I can take out a KA in 3.5 hours and even swap in a new one with no help at all.

Experience makes it perfect, so they say (a 2x4 is sometimes your best friend when nobody is around). That's what I learned this summer

Next time I'm just gonna ask u guys to help me out.

What kind of camera do you have? ... Time for an upgrade I would say, IM NOT HATING, the after pix look great and you do good work but some of them pix its hard to see how rusty everything was.

Cellphone pix?

J240sxxx wrote:What kind of camera do you have? ... Time for an upgrade I would say, IM NOT HATING, the after pix look great and you do good work but some of them pix its hard to see how rusty everything was.

Well Its just a phone that I take pictures with I don't carry around a camera. But your right I should keep one in my car or something.

U know when your doing something with a car you get this feeling "I should take a picture of it" and the only cam is in ur phone.
Also the garage that I work on cars is 15 min away from my house so I don't want to go home to get one.

no bigge, just seems like your ganna be adding stuff to these technical threads and it would be easier for people see clear pix of the stuff your showing them to help them out. im sorry im buggin just something to think about for your future diy's. But yea anyways that under body looks sweet. keep up the good work.

damn, that shit looks nice, i would so do it if i had a heated garage....

STM wrote:damn, that shit looks nice, i would so do it if i had a heated garage....

early spring? lol

iroc2 wrote:

STM wrote:damn, that shit looks nice, i would so do it if i had a heated garage....

early spring? lol

NO! thats when theyre supposed to come out from repairs and upgrades lol. nice work man... i wonder if that shit you spray on your chassis can add on frame rails too? my coupe really didnt have any.... poor coupe. rip. prolly is this pepsi can im drinking out of right now...

greasemonkey686 wrote:

iroc2 wrote:

STM wrote:damn, that shit looks nice, i would so do it if i had a heated garage....

early spring? lol

NO! thats when theyre supposed to come out from repairs and upgrades lol. nice work man... i wonder if that shit you spray on your chassis can add on frame rails too? my coupe really didnt have any.... poor coupe. rip. prolly is this pepsi can im drinking out of right now...

LOL pepsi can !!! That's a good one (but if you're car was aluminum we wouldn't have a problem)

Damn good job there.

I bought a frame sealing kit that rustproofs the whole chassis and rails. I'm going to be doing this during the spring after I get the passenger side front rail welded up.

^^ sand it down to bare metal before u paint that shit on dude otherwise if its already rusting, itll rust from tha inside out

oh for sure! im gonna have to get a grinder before i do it. i wouldnt paint over rust. lol. the kit i got is a 3 stage kit. neutralize, eliminate, paint. something like that. lol.