Using Eastwood Internal Frame Coating Rust Encapsulator to Rustproof My Car’s Rocker Panels

In this video, I show how I used Eastwood’s Internal Frame Coating to treat the insides of the rockers on my 1960 Thunderbird. I also share tips and tricks on using this product
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[@SkaterStimm]

I am not convinced that spraying paint over scaly rust is the best idea, however what else are you really supposed to do? I agree that you need something in there to stop the rust from growing, so probably this is helpful. I recently cut out part of my front end because it had a similar cavity and it was FULL of rust flakes and the metal was so extremely pitted. It was a perfect candidate for new metal. Yours is still very strong (and so was mine to be honest), but I couldn't repair my entire front end and leave such a huge amount of rust.

[@JoefussGarage-jl1bb]

Excellent 👌 detail provided here !!! My contribution here, is I used a 3/8"s diameter, 5' long piece of Pex tubing, bought at Home Depot. I extended the 24" white plastic tubing that comes in the kit, with the smallest diameter vinyl tubing they have at HD as well. I used a very short section of Bic pen ink tubing as a coupling between the two pieces of vinyl tubing. The Pex allowed the rigidity and control, I needed to cover the whole length of the rocker assy. I was able to carefully twist the tubing and can gently back and forth, while pushing and pulling slowly to cover the 360° of the rockers on my 65 Mustang. Yes, the stuffs thin, though this is what allows it, to "creep" into all kinds of books and crannies. It's called, the "capillary" effect. Some of the paint, "creeped" out the pinch weld seams of my rockers when I was finished.. Good luck to all..

[@nickbhola684]

How did it hold up?

[@camaromustangmods3327]

Great idea. I also used the KBS coating spray nozzle. Bit better built and longer. My final step I did was use the eastwood cavity wax. Great product as well to finalize the coating

[@fugitivetattoo]

What if you overspray a painted surface while spraying truck rockers? What can it be cleaned off with?

[@dcldrone7541]

Thank you for the tips. I will definitely be using the coat hanger. I’m doing 3 frame cross member tubes. Do you think 1can would be enough?

[@dawhalen]

Would it work better to leave about 8 inches of tubing unsupported to allow it to Whip around? just a thought.

[@64sweptline]

Very helpful because I’m about to tackle my rusty rocker panels on my ‘64 Dodge Sweptline.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey I have used this product and like it very much. I like that it creeps into pinch welds and such. After it dries I coat inside with Rust prevention product. Fluid Film, WoolWax, Surface Shield.

[@davidhodges7674]

Great tutorial!

[@Funtimes670]

Brilliant idea to use the hanger wire. Thanks for the tip!

[@ericwilson2585]

Yes I found this very useful, and thank you for this. Because I'm going to be doing the rockers on my Jeep Grand Wagoneer soon.

[@williambeltran1971]

Thanks for the info

[@scubbarookie]

Thank you for the great and true tested suggestions! This product is very well made and had good intentions; however, taking further steps like the ones you showed us can enhance and improve the overall outcome to be even more effective! Take good care brother!👍

[@blairwise3339]

Nice. Thanks!

[@cbeserra]

Thanks you😊

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

Thanks

[@matthales867]

This is where dipping the body comes in then use this to protect it afterwards

[@tthams73]

Hmm. My tip sprayed 360degrees and coated everything with one pull.

[@veesoho93]

Thank you very much, clear simple ans honest video, i really apreciate it, and impressions after time of having done it? Did you redo it?