[frankym]

thanks Dave,

it's funny how you can ask for something a certain way, and get a totally different answer. I called a local autobody supply house and asked if they had any kind of clear product that inhibits rust, they said no. I called back later, asked if they had dx579, and then I asked if I use dx579 to treat bare steel, can I then go and clear it and prevent rust, "yah that'll work"

I think it's worth a shot, it looks so beautifully raw after the bare steel has a finished surface.