dr_jekyll Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 hi guys, could anybody tell me the best way to sort this . its surface rust and i wont want it coming back after its painted. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Strip back, treat any rust, fill if required and respray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 what do i treat the rust with ? ... your going to say rust treatment arnt you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 what do i treat the rust with ? ... your going to say rust treatment arnt you Give a bodywork expert like Supraloopy a call, he has fixed several spots like this on my cars, NO rust has ever come back and i have no garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 what do i treat the rust with ? ... your going to say rust treatment arnt you Pretty much http://www.rustbulletuk.com/ Rub it right back, paint that stuff on, give it a rub and blend. Coat with a decent primer then paint, rub, paint, rub, blend etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 plan b, give to bodyshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobius Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 rub down treat with rust eater, then put a skim of this stuff on it; http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_192879_langId_-1_categoryId_165625 Alumium powder through it easy to sand and spray over, best filler I've used. Or take to pros and get it done corectly and forget about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 If its any more than suface rust that can be ground away the only proper way is to cut it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 If its any more than suface rust that can be ground away the only proper way is to cut it out. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 im not cutting it out, far too much effort, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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