C2 Corvette Windshield Frame Repair

First the frame is degreased using marine clean a water soluble degreaser.

C2 corvette windshield frame repair.

A 5 inch bead of polyurethane is then applied along the pinch weld of entire windshield frame ensuring that there are no gaps anywhere. To hide light rust pitting signs of welding and other repairs some restorers will have a frame powder coated and then painted with the original color as a top coat. Secondly metal ready a zinc phosphate solution is applied to etch the metal before painting. We also carry california rust free 1968 1982.

We are open 7 days a week to take your calls and answer emails. Here s how to repair a totally rusted 1964 corvette frame. How to repair a rusted out c2 c3 corvette windshield frame without replacing the frame. For the purest restoration paint it in the same color and with the same materials used by the chevy factory.

Windshield frame repair upper corners november 25 2007 november 24 2017 mainevette 5139 views birdcage body body work repair windshield frame with the firewall off and everything out of the way i focused my efforts on repairing the upper corners of the windshield frame. Your 1953 1996 corvette parts source. Corvette 1963 1982 windshield frames from partial frames to full bird cages. The chassis coat gives a black semi gloss finish.

Replace a broken differential carrier mounting bracket and pinion snubber cushion c2 1964 corvette using stronger parts from a 1969. Chances are good that there is some windshield frame rust corrosion and perforations to repair on even the nicest of midyears that require restoration. In this chassis tech article vette provides a c2 and c3 corvette frame restoration guide that shows you how to inspect preserve and repair classic corvette frames vette magazine. The windshield is cleaned with an ammonia free cleaner dried and then a coat of glass conditioner is applied.

Complete sections of the windshield frame may require replacement or you may get lucky and just need a metal patch here and there. The por 15 is applied third two coats and then top coated with chassis coat. That is usually just black paint. The windshield frame is cleaned with a solvent and allowed to dry completely.

Corvette parts services and accessories for your classic car. This repair section fits inside your old rusty piece and then is welded in place.