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Re: Anti-Rust Inside of Chassis

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Subject: Re: Anti-Rust Inside of Chassis
From: Bill McCabe <dfb2000@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 14:28:33 -0400
Guy

If you're concerned about the price, you can mix your own by dissolving 1lb of
canning (not candle) paraffin in a gallon of kerosene and spraying with that.
I've also heard recommended 1 part paraffin, 1 part linseed oil, 2 parts mineral
spirits. 

Bill

On 9/17/05 at 9:56 AM, guy@genfiniti.com (Guy D. Huggins) wrote:

> Group,
>  
> I am leaning toward using Linseed oil on the inside of the chassis to
> protect from rust.
> I've seen a lot of fancy products that do the same thing, but it looks
> like Linseed oil will do a good enough job for a fraction of the hassle
> and expense.
>  
> Does anyone out there have any experience using Linseed oil?
> If so, did you mix it with anything before applying?
> Is it working worth a damn?
>  
> On another note, I got the rolling chassis completed a couple of weeks
> ago!!
> Hope to update the site soon so everyone can look at photos.
>  
>  
> Peace be with you!
>  
> Guy D. Huggins
>  
> 1965 Triumph TR4A
> CTC 63569LO
> http://www.genfiniti.com/triumph/




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