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| | | Rust around windows | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 7 stranger | OP stranger Joined: May 2011 Posts: 7 | Looking at a g20 van that has similar rust around the windows as the one pictured here: What can I use to cover it up so its at least decent looking, say a 20 footer? | | | Re: Rust around windows | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,460 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,460 | Best thing to do is pull the windows out and fix it right. I have to do the same thing on my Ford.
2003 Grand Caravan Member Vanatics Van Club-Spfld, IL Member Florida Van Council Member Central Florida Vans,-Orlando, FL | | | Re: Rust around windows | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 | Yea take the windows out and fix it ASAP
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** Southeast Van Council ** " The person who says it can not be done, must not interrupt the person who is doing it." ~ Chinese Proverb. - '03 Chevy Astro AWD - '84 Dodge Prospector NEEDS: Side gullwing... | | | Re: Rust around windows | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,460 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,460 | its not really that difficult Adam, just takes a little time.
2003 Grand Caravan Member Vanatics Van Club-Spfld, IL Member Florida Van Council Member Central Florida Vans,-Orlando, FL | | | Re: Rust around windows | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 | I've noticed a lot of GM conversion vans rust out around the those bay windows. I'm not saying it to be mean, but it's just an observation.
Poor prepping by the conversion company I dare say.
Nate Breece | | | Re: Rust around windows | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 | Roach has been working on his,The sooner you fix it the better
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