18 Oct 2004
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/////////Before I install them( new fenfers), I'm thinking I should put 
some type of "protective" coating on the "backside" of the panel..///////
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sand them down with a scotch brite pad, and use a good etching primer,
then an epoxy primer, then a couple good coats of urethane paint. Then 
under coat where the most "prone" areas are, and you'll never have a 
problem.   JT

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Use a high quality epoxy primer, single stage top coat and then my
favorite is foundation coating.  I like to leave that combo dry for
about a month before installation.  Make sure that the foundation
coating fills every nook 'n cranny...  JT
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Jim has the right ideas, but you should also purchse some paintable
silicone caulking and squirt the stuff into every crevice, and 
seal all the metal areas that are folded back on themselves, and seal them.

I don't know everything about all Studebakers and Larks are a bit of a 
mystery to me. If they have vent doors on the front fenders, you will 
need to seal that three piece vent on the front fender. The assemble is 
three pieces welded togethr and traps moisture, when you put the fenders 
on you should also seal the ducts.  bill Glass
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I guess you could use a "paintable caulk" but, a sprayable seam sealer
would work better, but the stuff isn't cheap!

Jim Turner
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