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Clear tape to cover paint cracks?

  • 03-01-2020 11:42am
    #1
    MrCostington
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    Hi,

    I'm picking up my first classic tomorrow. I was planning to put it in the underground car park in my place, but it looks like it may take a week or two to get the remote keyfob to open the gate (I don't bother parking there with the daily).

    There is a small crack in the paint in the roof gutter and a few chips off the paint around the sunroof, so am worried it may rust while out in the rain (car currently lives under a carport).

    Until I decide on a more permanent solution, is there any clear tape I can get to protect these areas, but is not so sticky as to pull the paint off when removed after a few weeks. Something as sticky as post it note for example?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    con747
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    WD-40 Specialist Long-Term Corrosion Inhibitor protects and lubricates metal parts, blocking rust and corrosion for up to one year outdoors and two years indoors. It might do until you get it indoors. I have used grease to prevent rust short term as well.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #3
    MrCostington
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    con747 wrote: »
    WD-40 Specialist Long-Term Corrosion Inhibitor protects and lubricates metal parts, blocking rust and corrosion for up to one year outdoors and two years indoors. It might do until you get it indoors. I have used grease to prevent rust short term as well.

    Thanks! I might try that. Any idea where to get it on the northside of Dublin, halfords don't seem to have it.


  • #4
    con747
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    WD-40 Specialist High Performance White Lithium Grease 250ml, Halfords have that listed in stock. Might do.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #5
    iamtony
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    Pr Reilly in killbarrack were the irish wd40 distributor, they are now euro car parts so not sure if they still are but check the website.


  • #6
    MrCostington
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    iamtony wrote: »
    Pr Reilly in killbarrack were the irish wd40 distributor, they are now euro car parts so not sure if they still are but check the website.

    Hi thanks, they don't seem to have it. I'll try some local motor factors


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  • #7
    con747
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    https://www.vinnybyrne.com/custom-aerosols-paint/rust-conversion-products.html

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #8
    MrCostington
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    Thank you!

    Even have a branch near me!


  • #9
    SmartinMartin
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    Go on so, I'll bite. What's the car?


  • #10
    MrCostington
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    SmartinMartin wrote: »
    Go on so, I'll bite. What's the car?

    LOL an '83 Merc 280CE W123, collecting tomorrow, I was gonna post a pic in the classic thread

    EDIT here is the rust, I took this when looking at the car

    gutter.jpg


  • #11
    SmartinMartin
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    Nice. Looking forward to the photo.


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  • #12
    SmartinMartin
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    If it was me I'd sand that back a bit then treat it with a rust converter, then touch up paint.


  • #13
    dar_cool
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    Jesus if that's the only rust your doing well!!


  • #14
    MrCostington
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    dar_cool wrote: »
    Jesus if that's the only rust your doing well!!

    There is a few small spots around the sunroof but very early. And it will need a rear arch at some point. But yes it's the 5th one I looked at and by far the best. Got it checked by an MB classic guy on a lift and he was very happy with it!


  • #15
    TheBoyConor
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    If you are getting rust up there, I would strongly suspect that the rest of the car is rotting from the inside out. What type of car is it?


  • #16
    con747
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    TheBoyConor wrote: »
    If you are getting rust up there, I would strongly suspect that the rest of the car is rotting from the inside out. What type of car is it?

    Scroll up a few posts.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #17
    TheBoyConor
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    In that case, I guarantee that the car is absolutely eaten from the inside out.
    My brother has a similar vintage SL or similar. Looked nice but the rust was well hidden by the previous "restoration".


  • #18
    con747
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    TheBoyConor wrote: »
    In that case, I guarantee that the car is absolutely eaten from the inside out.
    My brother has a similar vintage SL or similar. Looked nice but the rust was well hidden by the previous "restoration".

    Maybe pass on any information you have to the Op, might be of help to him.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #19
    MrCostington
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    TheBoyConor wrote: »
    In that case, I guarantee that the car is absolutely eaten from the inside out.
    My brother has a similar vintage SL or similar. Looked nice but the rust was well hidden by the previous "restoration".

    Well, I admit to being no expert, but it was checked on a lift by a well know MB classic specialist. And carpets were removed for inspection too. Maybe you're right, but I hope not!!!

    I put up more pics in the classic forum if you like to look.


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