So I spent about 20 minutes decreasing the axle drive shafts and set myself on the task of removing as much surface rust as I could, as well as all remains of the prior coating.
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They cleaned up very well.
I used my tried and true Dremel to get as much surface rust off as I could and then, several grits of sand paper and then polished with emory paper.
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I decided to go with an easily purchasable epoxy paint that is rust and salt resistant.
![1979 VW Beetle - Axle Restoration](https://i0.wp.com/zuczek1302.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/2020_Murbella_Project/Day_04/2020-04-07_Murbella_Day03_13.jpg?resize=576%2C1024&ssl=1)
I tried to tape off so that I get that same general area covered by the new paint. I’m hoping that the grease itself won’t degrade the paint under the boot.
![1979 VW Beetle - Axle Restoration](https://i0.wp.com/zuczek1302.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/2020_Murbella_Project/Day_04/2020-04-07_Murbella_Day03_11.jpg?resize=640%2C360&ssl=1)
So I’ve gone with the VHT Epoxy Paint as the underlying coat and will do multiple coats with curing between then.
On top of that I’ll top coat it with a petroleum resistant coat and hopefully these cans stand up to driving I do in Murbella during the nicer months.
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