Good info. A few years ago I actually emailed one of the major importers of Reproduction panels and asked if the steel was phosphated (like GM panels were originally) and if the primer was actually an electro deposition primer ( which GM used). (E-coating, or electro-deposition coating, is a process by which a metallic part is immersed into a paint/water bath with electrically charged particles, where the electricity is then utilized in the deposition of the paint onto the part. E-coating works with magnesium, aluminum, zinc, brass, steel, or any material that conducts electricity.) A few days later I received a reply stating that the steel was not phosphated and the coating applied to the panels was a transport primer/coating and not EDP. Since that time manufacturers procedures and materials may have changed. By the looks of the rear panel in this video, the information I received seems correct, which is confirmed by the slight surface rust you encountered under the coating on the panel. Did you nuetralize or phosphate convert the rust before priming? I know SPI doesn't like or promote or recommend metal conditioner, although their epoxy is a very good product. I have some new aftermarket panels to install shortly, and I will remove the transport primer (EDP) but I will prime the bare steel with a mild etch primer followed by a 2K urethane hi build primer.
When I had first got the car the condition was very rough, swiss cheese most would call it. Its pretty much had every exterior panel replaced aside from the rockers, and inner skeleton. Full floor pan, full trunk floor, firewall, upper and lower cowl, the list goes on and on. I will make a video soon with a full background on the car and history! I'm glad you guys are enjoying the content and hope to have more videos posted soon!
@@jacobpusich861 This is an X11 Car, so true SS. and That was the goal from the start, to build an older car without cutting corners. Taking the extra time to ensure the car lasts longer than I do. I tend to take a lot of pride in my work and want to show that it doesn't take that much more time to do it correctly. I will hopefully have a video soon with the overview of when I started this project!
