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Apr 1, 2002 | 11:53 PM

hpeters

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Rust Removal

Any ideas on a good product to help with remvoing rust...

Thanks

Hal Peters

71 Roadster (my first vette)

Apr 2, 2002 | 12:00 AM

bence13_33

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From: Clymer PA

Re: Rust Removal (hpeters)

What exactly are you trying to remove rust from?

Apr 2, 2002 | 12:04 AM

Stingy74

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Re: Rust Removal (bence13_33)

I don't know if there's any product that will remove rust but there is a few that will seal and stop it. Rust usually weakens whatever it is holding together so the only real fix is to get new metal.

Apr 2, 2002 | 09:04 AM

KenSny

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From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Re: Rust Removal (hpeters)

For small areas I use Naval Jelly, carried by most auto parts stores. Follow the directions, clean good, and use a good primer before painting.

[Modified by KenSny, 8:05 AM 4/2/2002]

Apr 2, 2002 | 09:32 AM

Milest

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From: Houston, Texas

Re: Rust Removal (KenSny)

I have had good luck with a product called Ospho on rusty boat trailers. Available at hardware stores. It converts the rust and allows you to paint. Do not remove (sand, wire brush) the treated metal and it will hold up better.

Apr 2, 2002 | 09:48 AM

Sharky Guam

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Re: Rust Removal (Milest)

There are a number of spray on corrosion killers that dry to a primer like finish. go to a marine dealer and ask what they stock. :cheers:

Apr 2, 2002 | 01:35 PM

John Cassidy

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From: Brighton MI

Re: Rust Removal (Sharky Guam)

I've had great results using a local commercial paint stripping organization. They acid dip what ever you give them and the metal comes out looking like new. The cover it in a light rust protectant (water based) that you just wash off before painting. Typical price is $15 for a lower control arm. I always use POR15 to topcoat.