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Old Oct 22, 2019 | 07:23 AM
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So it's widely accepted that these parts are no longer available new... and if you want to retain your Ebrake in the GXP you need this plate intact for life.

I pulled both mine off, cleaned them up and sandblasted the rust off... but overall there is definite pitting and a bit of perforation here and there.

My question is... anyone know what the most effective way to fill the pits and perforation points?

Do I just use body filler or bondo.... sand then apply prime and paint?

Am I missing a better way to fill? I've never been down this rod before working on reconditioning half pitted metal car parts...
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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 10:07 AM
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Search POR 15 on Amazon, this should take care of what you are looking to do if the plate isn't wasted, used it on the backing plates of a 67 GTO and they looked great. Be very careful if you use this, it will take off your skin.Good luck
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Old Oct 30, 2019 | 07:48 AM
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SO I think the answer to what I might be looking for is a product called LAB METAL

It's an air dry product that once applied and cured supposedly is POWDER COAT friendly.

Instead of painting the backing plates I think I am going to buy a powder coating kit an do the backing plates, the ebrake parts, and a bunch of other stuff.
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