Rust

chelle · 06-08-2004

I have a daily driver (1965 coupe) that I crashed and had to put back together fast. I've seen alot (but not to bad) of rust that I don't have time to fix right now. What can I do to at least slow down the rust until I can get to it?
Thanks, Chelle

Caddylack · 06-08-2004

Definately don't get it wet.

chelle · 06-08-2004

Gee, thanks. Here I was thinking that there was some product out there that I could use on it!
Chelle

Dom · 06-09-2004

It being wet has nothing to do with it generally. Rust happens when humity and air get around unprotected metal.

I'm taking it that it was a fender or something. Theres nothing for an aready finished product. The best and cheapest way to go is grind the rust off with a metal wire brush and use primier to slow it down until you can get it painted again. A tried and true method.

Best of luck with it man.

dude5l · 06-12-2004

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Originally Posted by chelle

Gee, thanks. Here I was thinking that there was some product out there that I could use on it!
Chelle

Try a product called "Rust Mort".It's supposed stop rust after it has started by chemically altering it. Not a permanent fix by any means though.

kenlani · 06-15-2004

Naval Jelly,let sit 5 minutes then wire brush, rinse well and hit with spray-can rustoleum---that'll hold it for a while till you can really attack it

lou0999 · 06-23-2004

We have rustproofing or oil treatements in Canada. We use Calcium and salt on our roads in the winter to help reduce slipperiness, but the consequence is it eats cars like mad. There are places that treat a car for about 75$ by drilling injection holes at strategically placed locations to inject this oil based product that infiltrates nooks and crannies. Most ordinary garages also do this service for about the same price. You can also look into asking at an auto parts and or supply store to see if they have any similar products. I've done this on my cars for years now and it really slows rust down dramatically until you get the time or money to get a good body job.

They usualy sell spray cans that you can apply yourself, personally I find it's a lot of work so I get it done by a garage.