912 Floorpan Restoration

[SAM1]

A Guten Tag from Berlin

This weekend I removed most of the sticky damping material from the floorpans of my ´65 912.

It was a mess to remove all this bitumen, hair, glue primer mixture.

The floors have been in factory condition and the glue was still sticking like on the first day .

While removing the "dirt" I started to think about what I would discover............ I expected that there might be some welding experience right after the "dirt" experience........

But I was suprised:

The first third in the legroom was slightly brown - but only surface rust........ ( I already removed most of it)......

The second and third section appeared to be nice an shiny without any corrosion so far........ I was so happy when the first part of bare metal "opened up" __Question follows__

[SAM1]

The whole floorpan in clean know - (certainly did I remove the carpets after taking the photos - we do not want to destroy it ).

But here are the questions:

What kind of treatment would be the best for the floorpan(s)?

Primer, Wax, Oil, Paint, Super-Secret Wonderpowder ?

Any kind of anti-korrosion treaatment ?

Thanks for your support in advance

SAM1

....Blaupunkt Frankfurt US 1964....

[josh912]

Wow! That sure did clean up nicely. My 68 had a floor pan simular to what you had, a little more rust, a lot less surface rust. I used a primer on both sides, and then put rubberized undercoating on the bottom. Seemed to work fine. However, do not glue the carpet down, and I recommend minimal or no insulation, if your car leaks. I had 200 lbs. of water sitting on my floorboard when I took the carpet out.

Love that stereo!

[Green 912]

In the US there is a company that sells a rust inhibiting coating that I have had real good results with. Hirsch Automotive products 1-800-828-2061 H.A.P. sells a material called “Miracle paint” stupid name but it works very well, sets fast and hard as baked enamel. I think you might be able to find a rust inhibiting paint a little closer to home as well.

I have what looks to be the same radio from my 69 912. Also included was an optional factory booster amp that, if I remember correctly, puts out a whopping 5 watts. It has a mechanical station seeker as well. When you tick the station knob a motor turns it to the next clear station. The knob actually turns and automatically stops by itself. I found a modern radio that fits in the original holes and boxed the original puppy up.

[rdhhdr]

check out www.POR15.com I used one of their kits on a gas tank restoration as well as on those oh so familar floor pans...the paint is unbelievable and sounds similar to the results posted by green 912, nice enamel-like finish that should last the life of the car...best of luck!

Dale

[SAM1]

Thanks for all your support

I will try to use the POR solution ....

I have already called a friend in Burbank to send me some of this "medicine"

Thanks again and Dankeschoen !!

SAM1

P.S. Some Thank You Pics