SnowDrifter Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I'll let the picture do the talking. I'm always sanding off the rust and re-painting it, but that's not a long-term solution. I was thinking some sort of durable paint-protection film, but all I can find is the stuff that's pre-cut for cars. What I need is some 2" wide tape or something. Ideas? ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordlordboy1234 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Why can't you sand, bondo, prime paint, then wet sand / buff to blend, then spray clear coat? My old YouTube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SwordLords1234?feature=mhee My old build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161872-96-accord-b2-sundown-sky-high-dc-power-re-re-build-for-heatwave/page-37 My New Build - http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/207041-2016-mazda-6-sql-build/ 2016 Mazda 6 Touring JL Fix 86 - OEM signal correction B2 prototype DSP 6to8 B2 Ref63 - 3 way active set 2 B2 Class H quattro's 1 B2 Zero.5R @.5 2 B2 HNv3 12 d2 B2 SLIP40 - Lithium in the trunk Northstar Group 35 under the hood 100ft 2/0 welding cable 30ft 4ga welding cable 20ft 8ga welding cable All stinger OFC speaker wire Soundrive custom RCA's Tons of attention to detail.... Can it be perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Because the strut will rub through the paint again. The trunk strut hits the back of the car when I close it and it eventually wears through any paint that is on there ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarball Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 glass it ? CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Repaint it and put a rubber or foam strip for the shock to rest on? EDIT: or put it on the shock itself. Pipe insulation? My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Im a lil lost. Why is it rusting out in the first place? You do all the repairs in the world, but, it will keep happening if you dont repair the reason. Or am i not getting something? Sorry bro, if i am?! SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azagtoth502 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Until you can fix it properly this will help http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-rust-converter.html pa-pa-platypus sorry not everybody has a companies nuts so far down their throat they catch every drop ball sweat when it falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Im a lil lost. Why is it rusting out in the first place? You do all the repairs in the world, but, it will keep happening if you dont repair the reason. Or am i not getting something? Sorry bro, if i am?! From what I have gathered, It keeps rusting out because the air shock is rubbing on the paint when the hatch is opened and closed. My thought was to stop the shock from abrading the paint first. Then repaint. My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Im a lil lost. Why is it rusting out in the first place? You do all the repairs in the world, but, it will keep happening if you dont repair the reason. Or am i not getting something? Sorry bro, if i am?! From what I have gathered, It keeps rusting out because the air shock is rubbing on the paint when the hatch is opened and closed. My thought was to stop the shock from abrading the paint first. Then repaint. ^^Yup. That's exactly what's happening I tried spacing the shock out with washers but I can't get enough space that way ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Try this on the shocks? http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/re-nest/02-10-09pipeinsulation.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/diy-insulate-water-pipes-76065&h=262&w=400&sz=75&tbnid=j1ggnFC9YYmf8M:&tbnh=79&tbnw=121&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dfoam%2Bpiping%2Binsulation%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=foam+piping+insulation&usg=__C2QOMqfJ5aa84xwH820JUvt1294=&docid=Cx72vWOLZh35NM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=4qzpUf_xK-vA4APG54CwCg&ved=0CD4Q9QEwAw&dur=510 My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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