Classic Mini Seam Rust Prevention

After plug and spot welding on my classic mini, my attempt to treat the bare metal within seams, as best as possible, to help with rust prevention was fairly successful. I will do this for every seam within my restoration - Lone Star Mini

[@markdraper7]

Good idea with the Zinc primer, might give that a try. Thanks to your video showing the spot weld drill and punch tool, i have them being delivered this week! These will change my life in the garage lol! 😎

[@peterraymond3653]

Great job. The seam sealer will help too 👍

[@LoneStarMini]

Thanks Pete.. This was my first attempt and will find a proper technique, but it did work...

[@paulrobinson3528]

Lets hope my E-Coat gets into my seams like your trying to with your Zinc!

[@LoneStarMini]

I'm sure with dipping in an entire bath it will do for sure...

[@ClassicMinishorts]

Sacrificial zinc is a great idea mate. Although I am left wondering if you'll ever need it after you left thoes bare panels for months and they looked fresh as a daisy! I've had rust pretty much appear in overnight here 🤣

[@LoneStarMini]

I’ve learned that when I sweat on the panels, they develop a spot of surface rust. Now with that said, it’s wonderfully difficult not to drop beads of sweat while working in the shop 🥵. I will still protect the metal as best as possible as who knows where it might end up one day….

[@stewartpalmer7039]

Great idea, have you considered an aerosol nozzle that takes a thin plastic tube to spray into the seam.

[@LoneStarMini]

I will have to take a closer look at the nozzle. But the fan spread suggested there were multiple holes…. But definitely a good idea… will check

[@baileysnice1]

Just watched round mum and dads your ears should be burning x

[@LoneStarMini]

Hello to Mum and Dad!!! I do miss y'all!