[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

Has anyone used Rust Prevention Magic ("RPM") produced and sold by ECS? I tried it on the prop valve and will interested to see how it holds up. The prop valve was stripped, holes plugged, and then media blasted. Once it was blasted I hit it with the wire wheel. The whole thing then went to White Post and was rebuilt. It was delivered back to me exactly one week I after I mailed it out.

The RPM stuff is like the consistency of somewhat dry mink oil waterproofing. They recommend heating the part with a heat gun/hair dryer, and then applying the product with a stiff natural bristle brush. Let it soak in, and after the part cools rub off the excess. Once finished it has a slight waxy type feel. We are going to do a test sample on a piece of steel and leave it outside. I'll report back the results. Here's the prop valve before and after application. There is no visual difference. The lighting makes the part look shinier than it really is.

So here is the test sample after sitting out in the weather for one week. During the week of exposure it rained almost every day. The sample was bead blasted fist and then RPM applied to one half. There are several slight rust spots beginning to form on the RPM side, but all things considered, I am giving this a thumbs up for now.

[Bentwheelbob]

Well, a few things have gotten done on the Black Car, or at least on the parts I have. We've started stripping the engine down to clean everything up and get it repainted. The exhaust manifolds have been bead blasted, treated with POR15 Metal Prep, and then painted with POR15 High Temp exhaust manifold paint. After applying two coats with 24 hour cure time after each coat, I baked them on the grill for about an hour to heat cure the paint. The intake crossover and heat shield got the same treatment, and the intake has been beaded and is waiting for me to get some paint on the bottom side. The radiator shroud is also fully prepped and ready for paint as soon as it arrives.

Here's a few pictures

[Bentwheelbob]

So here is the test sample of ESC Rust Prevention Magic after sitting outside and exposed to the elements for over 3 weeks. I am still giving this a thumbs up, maybe two thumbs...

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

So here is the test sample after sitting out in the weather for one week. During the week of exposure it rained almost every day. The sample was bead blasted fist and then RPM applied to one half. There are several slight rust spots beginning to form on the RPM side, but all things considered, I am giving this a thumbs up for now.

[Bentwheelbob]

Things are grinding along at the Hot Rod Garage. While it's hard to see a lot of progress, the ratio of completed stuff to incomplete stuff is getting better. A lot of focus has been on getting bolts and fasteners cleaned, ready, bagged, and zip tied to the part or assembly they go with. I didn't do this with the Gold Car and think this will really make make reassembly on the Black Car easier. I also got a rolling shelf to put completed parts/assemblies on. So far all the transmission related parts and bolts, intake parts and bolts, and exhaust manifolds and fasteners are finished. Also, I cleaned up and refinished the charcoal canister. I used an SEM bumper paint it and it looks really good. The alternator is also finished. I was going to send the fan and pulley off for replacing, but I cleaned them up on the wire wheel, cleared them, and they look great.

Here's a few pictures.

[78 TA KID]

Bob, looking good... That charcoal canister turn out awesome!!!