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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Default Paint / Rust ?s

I got some rust on the bottom of my radiator brackets.

One of them was starting to scale.

I wire brushed and sanded the brackets but it there is still what appears to be some very lite surface rust left on the one that was scaling.

1: Will Rustoleum primer followed by a top coat Stop the Rust?

2: If not, which of the following will Stop the Rust? (mult choices OK)
  1. Sand Blast & Powder Coat
  2. POR15 just the affected area & top coat
  3. Eastwood Rust Encapsulator & top coat

btw: This is a complete body off rebuild; and I don't want to cut corners. However I was thinking that the rustoleum primer might do a good job; but I don't know that for sure.

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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I always treat metal with "Ospho" after wire brushing, but before paint. Put it in a spray bottle and mist it on, then let it dry. Brush off any loose powder with a rag before paint.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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I have seen good results with POR 15. I hate rust.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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POR 15 is good stuff, as is the Eastwood version. Then cover with a top coat of good paint.
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