Re: Trunk lining materials, convertible boot (‘54 convertible)

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2021/8/22 7:58:23

Depending on condition, the asphalt material on the body was painted over and seems to harden and flake off if it rusts from below.
It's very difficult to remove, if adhered, and they used it inside the body, in unsuspecting areas, and creates a fire hazard, if welding.
3M makes rubberized undercoatings that more or less do the same thing. You can get a rough appearance through application techniques.
In the '60-70s I used fibred roofing tar to coat/waterproof the pans, etc. but it takes along time to dry. You can spray stuff like that if you have the right gun.
Now they make these heat and sound products, like lizardskin, etc for this.
I usually buy a roll of rubber flooring mat and cut to size, for the work area, easier to clean. But they make and sell "trunk lining" fiber mat in different colors if you want that look. Just google.