Floor paint

[stroprock]

I am in the process of restoring my '67 2dr saloon. I am stonechipping the underside and plan to respray the body in 2k English white. What should I do as far as the interior floorpan? Is it wise to treat it like the exterior (bare metal, etch prime, seam seal, 2k primer, top coat) or is there a product I can use which is easier and quicker, as this is inside the car after all and not open to the elements (and will be covered by carpet anyway )
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[kevin s]

My plan is to paint with a good rust proofing paint, then paint with white ( which comes out off white) stone chip, this will be tough and add some sound deadening, finally it will be treated with waxoil under the carpets and seats.

Kevin

[SteveClem]

When I did my 1961 saloon I wirebrushed the floor,vacuumed it, treated with rust converter( Bilt Hamer?),then 3 coats of Hammerite. Still ok after 7 years. Main thing is to look after the underneath I think.

[ManyMinors]

The other important thing is to prevent water getting inside the car in the first place. Many old Minors have rusted from the inside out due to leaking window rubbers/damp carpets. If you keep the inside dry you'll be halfway there
Other than that, I agree - bare metal then a good rust preventative primer followed by a paint of your choice. Then a wax rust preventative injected into all the box sections - sills, rear seat platform, door pillars etc etc.

[SteveClem]

I agree. The wax injection isn't too expensive either. I was told that it's better done when the car is bone dry else you could trap water between the metal and the wax. Seems plausible.

[les]

Similar to Kevin's post, I used Hammerite Stone Shield, it gives that original bumpy texture and can be oversprayed body colour.