[T2] Rust, Noise, Heat

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like cancer. rust will continue unless removed or to a lesser extent 
encapsulated (which foam does not normally do)

Bob


On Mon, 7 Nov 2016, MUTS wrote:

> Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:12:48 -0500
> From: MUTS <muts at verizon.net>
> To: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] Rust, Noise, Heat
> 
> "Not a troll" disclaimer.
> It is my understanding thqt polyisocyuranate foam (Great Stuff) does not seal 
> out moisture, it traps it and rust will increase.  Same with Bondo- it 
> absorbs moisture. Mice get into the hollow beam under the rear hatch and 
> their corrosive urine will cause rust from the inside.  My engine rebuilder 
> filled it with foam back in 2004 and it has still rusted through leaving foam 
> in place.
>
> On 11/6/2016 10:18 PM, c.dreike wrote:
> The key here is to prevent any steel surface from getting wet
>> and staying so over any long period as rust will develop. Any bare steel
>> or painted steel surface is prone to having condensation develop on it
>> at night or during cold weather. (Think warm bodies and steamy breath.)
>> The Great Stuff should seal out moisture and prevent condensation.
>
> MUTS  = Michael's Ultimate Thumb Saver oboe, clarinet support
> 93 Chevy Roadtrek 210P
> 78 VW Westfalia Camper
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