Rust dutchman panel

[Chargern69]

Hey all,
I have a rust-related question and am looking to see if anyone has any tips or previous experience that could help me decide how to tackle my issue.

I bought my 69 Charger earlier this year and it's a very solid car overall. Having been restored sometime during the 90s-early 2000s it's been kept in good shape with barely any rust, except for one spot, the "Dutchman" panel (behind rear windshield), which seems to be a common rust area. Within the plenum/support panel there seems to have gathered rust over the years. It's not visible on the panel from above, but I would like to reduce the risk as much as possible of it becoming a future problem.

I've been looking at various rust-encapsulators / phosphoric acid etc but not sure what is preferred, if any, is there anything in particular that would be suitable for this area that has limited access?

Thanks

 

[threewood]

Corroseal is a fine water based rust converter. Load it up in a cheap pressurized sprayer and get it into the nooks and crannies. Once cured it turns black.

I've used it on parts on my cars, exterior bumper brackets, frame rails, etc and it has held up fine.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Hey all,
I have a rust-related question and am looking to see if anyone has any tips or previous experience that could help me decide how to tackle my issue.

I bought my 69 Charger earlier this year and it's a very solid car overall. Having been restored sometime during the 90s-early 2000s it's been kept in good shape with barely any rust, except for one spot, the "Dutchman" panel (behind rear windshield), which seems to be a common rust area. Within the plenum/support panel there seems to have gathered rust over the years. It's not visible on the panel from above, but I would like to reduce the risk as much as possible of it becoming a future problem.

I've been looking at various rust-encapsulators / phosphoric acid etc but not sure what is preferred, if any, is there anything in particular that would be suitable for this area that has limited access?

Thanks

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Any way to get some rust converter up in that area? Spray it in? Try Eastwood for their converter product maybe

 

[davek]

 

[WileE]

Products that coat and seal, such as por-15, bill hirsch's stuff ( which I've used ) and others mentioned here... should do what you're seeking. Be careful, applying that stuff is nasty, use protective measures.

 

[WileE]

Hey all,
I have a rust-related question and am looking to see if anyone has any tips or previous experience that could help me decide how to tackle my issue.

I bought my 69 Charger earlier this year and it's a very solid car overall. Having been restored sometime during the 90s-early 2000s it's been kept in good shape with barely any rust, except for one spot, the "Dutchman" panel (behind rear windshield), which seems to be a common rust area. Within the plenum/support panel there seems to have gathered rust over the years. It's not visible on the panel from above, but I would like to reduce the risk as much as possible of it becoming a future problem.

I've been looking at various rust-encapsulators / phosphoric acid etc but not sure what is preferred, if any, is there anything in particular that would be suitable for this area that has limited access?

Thanks

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I think you should show more pics of that beauty.

 

[Chargern69]

Awesome, thank you very much for all of your tips, I'm gonna check them out and see if there's any particular product that is readily available here in Europe.

I think you should show more pics of that beauty.

Sure! Here are some more pictures. I'm quite happy with the way the car is currently, so I'm mainly trying to preserve it, while making some minor enhancements along the way.

 

[WileE]

Awesome, thank you very much for all of your tips, I'm gonna check them out and see if there's any particular product that is readily available here in Europe.


Sure! Here are some more pictures. I'm quite happy with the way the car is currently, so I'm mainly trying to preserve it, while making some minor enhancements along the way.

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I'd be MORE than quite happy with that car ! Is it an original Black/blue car ? It is a beauty, for sure !

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Awesome, thank you very much for all of your tips, I'm gonna check them out and see if there's any particular product that is readily available here in Europe.


Sure! Here are some more pictures. I'm quite happy with the way the car is currently, so I'm mainly trying to preserve it, while making some minor enhancements along the way.

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Love love love it!!!

 

[Kiwi_Coronet]

Brunox is fantastic, its Swiss so should be available in Sweden

 

[WileE]

Brunox is fantastic, its Swiss so should be available in Sweden

Is Swiss cheese available in Switzerland ? Is Swedish Fish available in Sweden ? How about Swedish meatballs ?

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Is Swiss cheese available in Switzerland ? Is Swedish Fish available in Sweden ? How about Swedish meatballs ?

 

[Chargern69]

I'd be MORE than quite happy with that car ! Is it an original Black/blue car ? It is a beauty, for sure !

Thank you so much! It wasn't black originally, but B3 blue with a black vinyl top and the blue interior it has. I think that's a pretty cool combo, but I've always wanted a black 69 Charger, so I'm not planning on returning it to original spec. I was thinking of maybe changing to a black interior at first, but the blue has grown on me, so that will stay as well.

 

[Chargern69]

Brunox is fantastic, its Swiss so should be available in Sweden

Thank you for the tip! I found it in a local store so I'll definitely check it out!

 

[Chargern69]

Is Swiss cheese available in Switzerland ? Is Swedish Fish available in Sweden ? How about Swedish meatballs ?

Yes, yes and yes

 

[MarPar]

Yes, yes and yes

 

[WileE]

Thank you so much! It wasn't black originally, but B3 blue with a black vinyl top and the blue interior it has. I think that's a pretty cool combo, but I've always wanted a black 69 Charger, so I'm not planning on returning it to original spec. I was thinking of maybe changing to a black interior at first, but the blue has grown on me, so that will stay as well.

I looks great just the way it is !

 

[Bleep Bleep]

Corroseal is a fine water based rust converter. Load it up in a cheap pressurized sprayer and get it into the nooks and crannies. Once cured it turns black.

I've used it on parts on my cars, exterior bumper brackets, frame rails, etc and it has held up fine.

Have used Corroseal also with great results in other circumstances. In fact was going to post to what extent of rust damage in this application would it be effective.

 

[440 4 speed]

Beautiful car!

 

[HAHNAGON]

Corroseal is definitely the best I have tried for the price. I have tried just about all of them. I always keep Corroseal on hand. You never know when you will need it for a part, tool, backside of a panel, etc. I have painted over it as well, without issues.