914 RUST ADVISE?? where to go; what to use?

[Racer X]

OK--finally is time to start catching up with some of the rust spots on the 914-6!!!

Need your advise on the following:
1-What chemical can I use to stop it? where to buy it?
2-Who can perform rust work on the car?
3-Any concerns or watch outs that I should keep in mind (from those of you who have done this).
4-What else can be done to the car (once in the shop) to help prevent future rust problems in the future?

Your guidance and support is appreciated!!!

Regards
Felix (951-852-4478 cell--feel free to contact me)

[Mark Garriott]

Ask the same question(s) over on www.914Club.com. But say you did a search first (search is VERY frustrating, even when you know exactly what to look for).

[Racer X]

Thanks for the hint--have tried it--you are correct--a pain!!!
I did get another member to call me and offer his help and advise; but I welcome all info anyone has....the more the merrier!!!

[ttweed]

The best rust inhibitor and coating I have found is POR-15. For surface rust and future prevention, even some gap-filling, it works great. If you have extensive structural damage from rust, then welding in replacement pieces is the best solution.

TT

[Dan Chambers]

OK--finally is time to start catching up with some of the rust spots on the 914-6!!!

Need your advise on the following:
1-What chemical can I use to stop it? where to buy it?
2-Who can perform rust work on the car?
3-Any concerns or watch outs that I should keep in mind (from those of you who have done this).
4-What else can be done to the car (once in the shop) to help prevent future rust problems in the future?

Your guidance and support is appreciated!!!

Regards
Felix (951-852-4478 cell--feel free to contact me)

Felix:

I agree with Tom T. Best to cut out the rust and patch with fresh metal and welding. As to a shop????? I dunno. Maybe LDM, Inc. They fabricate from scratch where needed. Drop me a PM for more info.

Also, you might want to think about reinforcing stress points for a 914 track car (like suspension pick-up points, etc.), and possibly strengthening longitudinal/lateral flexing with extra metal on the pan. Just a thought.

Dan

[Bill Addy]

Felix, Greg at Malibu did some nice work on my 914 when I was putting it on the road. Although he only worked on places you don't normally see, I saw a few specimens in progress and he does noice work.

[Racer X]

Thank you ALL for your responses.
I good to hear consistent feedback--I had heard about Greg at Malibu.
Will keep in mind those stress points--I sure do not want to make a full race car out of it--as I am fighting hard to mantain the car as original as possible but fun and a good performer...

Regards!!
Felix