Cleaning a Body

[Jesse Knapp]

Dwight and anyone else attempting to clean the underside of their car(s). The undercoating on these old cars had asbestos in it. Try to keep the dust down. Wear dust masks or maybe wet it down, especially if you're under the car. I spent many hrs. under my 69 camaro with wire wheels, putty knives, etc. I was black each time I came out. I finished the underside and painted it glossy black. About a couple yrs. later I read an article warning about the asbestos in these products. Wish I'd known about it then. I assume they quit using asbestos in undercoatings when it became known for health hazards. I know it was in the coatings on the 60's and 70's era cars.