Lil rust...
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Lil rust...
I have rust on my A-pillar, it's not major(not weld major)..
it's like bubbly rust, so should I just sand it down and primer or is there more?
What about lil tiny rusts beneath the moldings, should i leave it there or sand it too, its a bitch to sand cuz its under the freakin moldin...rust is only a stain right? Or does it eventually cause the metal to break off?
it's like bubbly rust, so should I just sand it down and primer or is there more?
What about lil tiny rusts beneath the moldings, should i leave it there or sand it too, its a bitch to sand cuz its under the freakin moldin...rust is only a stain right? Or does it eventually cause the metal to break off?
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Re: Lil rust... (88HaveFun)
If you dont treat rust right away it spreads..And gets deeper and worse..And if you let it get that bad you will have to cut out the rusted metal and weld in new metal..
If it is just surface rust then sand it down untill it is completely gone..Then spray on some por-15..Then primer and paint..
If your not completely sure what you are doin then take it to professional..
If it is just surface rust then sand it down untill it is completely gone..Then spray on some por-15..Then primer and paint..
If your not completely sure what you are doin then take it to professional..
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Re: Lil rust... (88HaveFun)
If you dont treat rust right away it spreads..And gets deeper and worse..And if you let it get that bad you will have to cut out the rusted metal and weld in new metal..
If it is just surface rust,then sand it down untill it is completely gone..Then spray on some por-15..Then primer and paint..
If you're not completely sure what you're doing,then take it to professional..
If it is just surface rust,then sand it down untill it is completely gone..Then spray on some por-15..Then primer and paint..
If you're not completely sure what you're doing,then take it to professional..
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Re: Lil rust... (88 rex)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88 rex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">GET RID OF THE RUST NOW!
You will thank yourself in the long run.
Get rid of ALL rust, not just some. If you see it, remove it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Definately!!!
Don't wait either because it doesn't take much to get out of control!!!
If it's under the moulding do it right and pull the moulding, if it has started to bubble it is not just surface it is the metal beneath that is rusting. Grind or sand down to the bare metal at least one inch around the rust spot and fill with body filler (Bondo). Tape off an area about 6"-12" around the fill, then fine sand the filler down to the paint level and sand to the taped area on the paint to scuff it for primer. Mask the area outside the tape and prime. After that scuff the primer with a scuff pad and you ready to paint. Anyhow that's another story. Sorry for the long *** post but hope it helps.
Do it now because I know from experience it won't take long!!! I already lost a CRX to rust. Once it gets to far it's a hell of a lot of work!(cut and chem-weld/weld)
You will thank yourself in the long run.
Get rid of ALL rust, not just some. If you see it, remove it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Definately!!!
Don't wait either because it doesn't take much to get out of control!!!
If it's under the moulding do it right and pull the moulding, if it has started to bubble it is not just surface it is the metal beneath that is rusting. Grind or sand down to the bare metal at least one inch around the rust spot and fill with body filler (Bondo). Tape off an area about 6"-12" around the fill, then fine sand the filler down to the paint level and sand to the taped area on the paint to scuff it for primer. Mask the area outside the tape and prime. After that scuff the primer with a scuff pad and you ready to paint. Anyhow that's another story. Sorry for the long *** post but hope it helps.
Do it now because I know from experience it won't take long!!! I already lost a CRX to rust. Once it gets to far it's a hell of a lot of work!(cut and chem-weld/weld)
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Re: Lil rust... (BoostedA6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BoostedA6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Grind or sand down to the bare metal at least one inch around the rust spot and fill with body filler (Bondo). </TD></TR></TABLE>
Bondo is cheap and soaks up water. Use All Metal or Metal-2-Metal filler. It has aluminum in it and it is waterproof. I'm in the middle of my "rust removal" (aka Hell) and am using it to assure I won't have to do this again. It might cost more BUT its cheaper than doing this again.
Grind or sand down to the bare metal at least one inch around the rust spot and fill with body filler (Bondo). </TD></TR></TABLE>
Bondo is cheap and soaks up water. Use All Metal or Metal-2-Metal filler. It has aluminum in it and it is waterproof. I'm in the middle of my "rust removal" (aka Hell) and am using it to assure I won't have to do this again. It might cost more BUT its cheaper than doing this again.
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