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How to Stop Body Rust

Exposure of a metal surface to oxygen and water causes it to rust. The resultant structural damage can be substantial and extensive if left unchecked. In addition to the structural damage, rust can depreciate the value of a vehicle and spoil its look. And while periodic checks can help in checking the spread of rust, it cannot be completely avoided. The good news, however, is that rust can be removed.

Instructions

Removing Rust

1

Park the vehicle in a shaded location, out of direct sunlight and roll up the windows.

2

Put on protective gloves, dust mask and safety goggles.

3

Define the area of work. To do this, mask the area around the rusted spot with a tarp that has been sealed with painters tape.

4

Apply the rust-removing solvent to the rust-affected area. These solvents are available at auto body stores.

5

Reapply thin coats of rust-removing solvent to the rusted area. This should be done at regular intervals of 10 to 15 minutes over the next two hours. Ideally, you should be able to apply seven or eight coats of the solvent.

6

Wipe the final coat of rust solvent on the rusted area with a dry shop towel and rub vigorously until the rust comes off and there is a shiny and lective surface.

7

Apply a thin layer of auto body glaze to the cleaned metal surface using a soft-bristled paintbrush. Allow it to dry.

Primer and Paint

8

Prepare the surface for the primer by marking rough groves in the affected area. To do this, rub the affected area (coated with the auto body glaze) with 400-grit sandpaper. This will mark the surface with rough groves, making it easy for the primer to sit.

9

Apply thin coats of the primer to the surface. Use a high-quality auto body primer. Ideally, three coats of the primer should be applied at intervals of 10 minutes.

10

Allow the primer to cure overnight.

11

Using a 150-grit paper, lightly hand sand the primer treated area until the surface is smooth.

12

Apply three to four thin coats of paint to the newly cleaned surface. The interval between each coat of paint should ideally be two hours, or as long as recommended by the manufacturer.

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