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I used VHT rust converter on all the areas I could reach. Unfortunately, either I didn't store the cans properly and they got too cold or hot, or maybe they were too old because they're no longer available to purchase. Either way, it didn't last and I'm looking at going over everything with a wire brush attachment on my angle grinder and doing a few coats of ospho. Luckily, there is much less humidity up here. I haven't been driving in rainy days or weather but hope to have it treated before winter.
I did attempt to fix the AC system. There was a leak on high pressure line running to the rear. Blocked off the AC lines in the engine bay. Still not holding vacuum so I will grab a tank of nitrogen and add some more dye to try and sus out where the other leaks are.
Forgot to mention my 3rd brake light seal, the 20 year old foam stuff, was completely trashed and was allowing water into the hatch. Got a $5 roll of butyl tape weatherstripping from home Depot and sealed it back up.
My sunroof also had a leak. I pulled the headliner back and found a few dried wet spots all around the sunroof. Figured my seal was bad. Replaced the seal, but the leak is still coming in. From some other posts, I believe the leak is coming through the plastic trim glued to the top of the sunroof (the trim that is exposed to the weather). Will apply some 3M weather sealant all around the trim piece. Fingers crossed it makes the fix.
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