What to do on insides of fenders?

Discussion in 'Color is everything!' started by hwprouty, Sep 24, 2010.

  1. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    Got some fenders yesterday with only a little surface rust on the backside, my question applies to them and also the original fenders off our '70 that will require some work as they had a few rust through's. After cleaning up the rust, what do you paint the backside with. Body color seems to be the obvious but expensive option? Thanks for the help as usual!:TU:
     
  2. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Good Question - I am going to soak them in rust neutralizer and then POR 15 them at the dog leg. Body color the rest. Rust through's are no fun!

    - Bill
     
  3. 71Stage2

    71Stage2 71stage2

    Someone can correct me on this , but I think the inside of the fenders should be satin black ?
     
  4. Rivman

    Rivman Senior Ottawa Buick Guy

    I used a satin black rubberized gravel guard applied with a 'shutz' gun, which is also available in handy rattle cans for small applications or touch ups. Just ensure the overspray doesn't get on exterior painted surfaces - also a lot easier to remove than undercoating, and makes for a very clean, neat, new finished look. It can also be used as a sound deadner, to finish interior floor pans and trunk areas too. Good stuff !! :TU:
     
  5. TroyGS

    TroyGS Well-Known Member

    I used truckbox liner. Great protection.
     
  6. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    All good options! Thanks as usual for all the responses!
     
  7. MattRush10

    MattRush10 Buick Fanatic In Training

    I've heard of people using things like the spray on rhino liner on the underside of the car and I always figured that would work in the wheel wells too.
     
  8. Redmanf1

    Redmanf1 Gold Level Contributor

    Personally I would media blast, use a self-etch primer then use a satin black. I like a product called chassis saver which is a tough product.
     
  9. Andrew

    Andrew Well-Known Member

    Are we talking about the back side of the actual fender sheet metal or the inner?
     

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  10. 71Stage2

    71Stage2 71stage2

    I think he is talking about the inner side of the actual fender.
     
  11. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    Yep! I'll be spraying black on the inner fenderwells...
     
  12. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    All the originals I have seen were a dusty looking grayish black primer.
     
  13. sigrid

    sigrid New Member

    Great suggestion, I am also planning to do some painting job on my car and also considering installing fender.
     

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