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rusted rock chip in paint help

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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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i have a small nick from a rock on the roof of my car. its pretty small and starting to rust, how can i remove the rust without sanding it. what can i use that will not hurt the paint? thanks for your help.
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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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By some navel jelly, apply and let it sit. Then wipe it off. Don't get any on the good paint, it also kind of burns if you get it on your hand.


[Modified by 90blackcrx, 5:11 AM 12/1/2002]
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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 08:49 PM
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anything that wont hurt the paint? its all around the paint and its a small little spot chip..
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 12:01 AM
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anyone? wd40 work? anything...
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 04:14 AM
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only true way is to have it sandblasted by the bodyshop and have them apply a metal conditioner to it and prime it. sorry man.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 10:29 PM
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since it was a small spot i sanded it lightly and im pretty sure i got all of the rust and touched it up with some touch up paint.
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