[DeTomaso] How best to treat bare metal

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/2/10 17 13 47, mbefthomas at comcast.net writes:


> I've recently purchased a new front valence from Johnny Woods in England.
> Beautiful piece, and very well done.
> 
> I wanted to ask, since It's likely to be a while before I get it put on 
> the
> car, what would be the best way to protect the bare metal?  Shoot it with 
> a
> quick can of primer after a alcohol or brake cleaner wash?
> 

Primer won't seal it--it will allow moisture in.   Your best bet is 
probably to give it a very good coating of some kind of oil, then wrap it in heavy 
plastic bags and keep it in its box.   

Others may have a more informed opinion, but that's mine....

MIke