[Healeys] time to put the fendors on

[BJ8Healeys]

Hi, Jerry -
The severe corrosion seen between the shroud and fender flanges on some cars
occurred when the cars were used as everyday transportation and sat outside
in all weathers and were wet frequently.  Most do not see that kind of
environment anymore, so after they are repaired with a good paint film
between them, they aren't likely to corrode to any significant extent.  
The corrosion process is galvanic, between the steel and aluminum, and
requires moisture for the electrolyte.

I used an anti-rust primer called "Corroless" on mine back in the '80s and
have no evidence of rusting since.  I believe Eastwood has the same thing
under the "Rust Encapsulator" name, which is what I am using now.  Any good
similar paint would do the same thing.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jerry Costanzo
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 2:58 PM
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: [Healeys] time to put the fendors on

The list has discussed the corrosion between the shrouds and fenders in the
past.  Some thought you needed a barrier, some thought a good paint job
would
suffice.  I don't see anything sold on the MOSS site as a barrier.  Is there
anything you use out there?