Rust proofing products.

[Steve An <stevean@domain.elided>]

(warning: No SUV content..., only rusty alfa content)

It's that time of year when I am finally getting around to my annual rust 
proofing chores, I am wondering what people thought of the various 
products, I am speaking particularly of Bill Hirsch Miracle paint, Wurth 
Rust Guard and POR-15. (actually it's Wuerth (auf Deutsch), for you 
spelling conscious people).

I am frankly very disappointed with the Hirsch stuff, I've been using the 
clear stuff for a few years and it doesn't stick very well to painted 
surfaces, even non oily surfaces, and it does not stand up at all to UV 
light. I sanded the rust spots on my wife's wagon, touched it up with 
Hirsch and top coat it with touch up paint and a year later, rust 
reoccurred again from underneath, I had made sure to get rid of every bit 
of rust with my Dremel and this is a German car, not Russian 70's steel. 
The rest of it over painted surface just flaked off. I redid the wagon with 
Wurth Rust guard and so far so good.

I love this Wurth stuff, I touched up a few spots on my wife's Miata using 
the Wurth Rust Guard (black) about 4 years ago and didn't even bother to 
top coat it and still everything held up. From the description I thought 
this is the same stuff as the Hirsch and POR-15, but evidently NOT! Does 
anyone know their differences? Any comments on POR-15, Corroles or others 
from the peanut gallery?

I am always looking for good rust proofing ideas and products.

cheerio,

	- Steve.
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