i'm getting ready to do the metalwork on my beetle and had a question about the order in which to do things.
i live in the wetness that is vancouver and work in a non-heated, poorly insulated garage. i am worried about rust forming on the new welded areas and exposed metal of the new parts if i.....
1- sandblast car to bare metal, etch prime, weld in new parts (roloc or sand primer off area to create clean welding surface), leave new welds and exposed metal while moving on to other work. my worry is that rust will form on exposed areas and i'll just have to get the whole car blasted and primed again.
2- start work on car, roloc or sand areas that need to be welded, weld in new parts, brush on some sort of rust/metal protector, continue welding knowing that new parts are protected, when all metal work is done, blast car to bare metal and etch prime.
the metal work will take a long time because a-there is alot of rust and b-i'm a beginner welder. this is why i am so concerned about rust.
i appreciate the help.