[DeTomaso] WHAT COMES FIRST, RUST CONVERTER OR BONDO

[Biancoj at aol.com]

Thanks for all the help with the rear suspension bolt and I will definitely 
retry the C clamp with the socket.  I tried it without it and it kept slipping 
off as I expected it to, but it didn't even occur to me to use the oversize 
socket to maintain the center line.  Now for a body shop question.  When I 
removed the rubber coating from the engine bay and rear supports, I found a lot of 
surface rust under the coating.  Most of these areas I was able to sand down 
to good bare metal, however a lot of areas due to the geometry of the location 
allowed scant amounts of pitting to remain and I am trying to decide if I 
should use rust converter such a POR first and then apply the bondo?  I know this 
violates all body shop rules which say bondo sticks to metal, but I fear not 
treating these areas will lead to disaster in several years.  Any insight is 
appreciated.  

Joe Bianco caucasian with black hands