Rust fix

[wjie20]

Hello all. I seek advice from the guru here. Below is a picture of rust coming out of my car. My question:-Should I get this part fixed?Or could can this wait until I restore the whole car. Problem is, I currently don't have time to do this. I probably can start on the restoration project at the end of the year or next year.

 

[Iylia H]

rust will spread... the longer it takes to be cured, the further it eats up the car.

 

[wjie20]

So meaning, get this fixed first then restore the whole car when I can?

 

[Vincent Hor]

If u are not planning to restore the whole as yet then my suggestion is to scrape off the area. Sand it down then apply some rust converter. That will prevent the rust from spreading. You will be amazed how the rust converter works. BTW these are expensive stuffs. 1 litre of good rust converter could cost around RM80 upwards. I use then when restoring cars of the 60's.

 

[-fm-]

If u are not planning to restore the whole as yet then my suggestion is to scrape off the area. Sand it down then apply some rust converter. That will prevent the rust from spreading. You will be amazed how the rust converter works. BTW these are expensive stuffs. 1 litre of good rust converter could cost around RM80 upwards. I use then when restoring cars of the 60's.

+1. If the rust area is small, just buy a small bottle. Many brands available, I'm using Kurust 90ml bottle, got good result after applying on rusted area. Please post pictures of your car wjie20.

 

[KrisMas]

Agree with Vincent Hor. Scrape it, sand it down, clean it with some strong solvent, apply some rust converter and, if possible a couple of layers of primer as well. It'll look horrible but it should minimize further decay. Oh...and remember to work around an inch further than the effected area...the more the better. Hopefully it's still on the surface and didn't punch through the metal......

 

[wjie20]

If u are not planning to restore the whole as yet then my suggestion is to scrape off the area. Sand it down then apply some rust converter. That will prevent the rust from spreading. You will be amazed how the rust converter works. BTW these are expensive stuffs. 1 litre of good rust converter could cost around RM80 upwards. I use then when restoring cars of the 60's.

Thanks for the tip bro. Hmmm, do you still do restoration?

+1. If the rust area is small, just buy a small bottle. Many brands available, I'm using Kurust 90ml bottle, got good result after applying on rusted area. Please post pictures of your car wjie20.

Thanks! Oh, posts pictures here? I have a few in my other threads, I can post the same few here.

Agree with Vincent Hor. Scrape it, sand it down, clean it with some strong solvent, apply some rust converter and, if possible a couple of layers of primer as well. It'll look horrible but it should minimize further decay. Oh...and remember to work around an inch further than the effected area...the more the better. Hopefully it's still on the surface and didn't punch through the metal......

Scrape it? as in, peel off the paint?

 

[Vincent Hor]

Yes, still doing some restoration. Currently working on 4 cars a 1965 Jag S Type, 1981 Merc 380 SLC, 1971 Ford Mustang & my son E24 635 CSI

 

[KrisMas]

Yeah...I meant scape the paint off....the rusted portion la...not the whole panel....hehehe....

 

[kc's]

Hello all. I seek advice from the guru here. Below is a picture of rust coming out of my car.

My question:-
Should I get this part fixed?
Or could can this wait until I restore the whole car. Problem is, I currently don't have time to do this. I probably can start on the restoration project at the end of the year or next year.

Hi Wje 20


DIY Rust Repair

before

Rust Removal

Your first step is to remove the rust with sandpaper, 150 grit. Proceed slowly when removing paint and rust so that you don't remove or cut into the metal.
Pls wear a glooves for safety percaution.

Use a scrap if needed for a more severe area





Sanding

When the severe boil bubble rust removed you will need to sand the area by hand with 250-grit sandpaper, move on to 300-grit paper. Make sure is clean and dirt-free.

Covering

Cover the area surrounding with newspaper and masking tape.

Painting

Now good to apply a primer - tips very light coats. It works best to wait between 30 minutes between each application. pls wait for in between coats to stop the paint from dripping. recommended 3-4 coats . \
Now get a pint of paint from the auto paint shop to match yr color paint . You will apply the paint in several coats. Patience please.... need around five or six light coats will pay off in a good-looking job that lasts longer. let the paint dry overnight and then remove the newspaper and masking tape.

you only require a little patience & Plenty of PASSION

Have fun

 

[wjie20]

Yes, still doing some restoration. Currently working on 4 cars a 1965 Jag S Type, 1981 Merc 380 SLC, 1971 Ford Mustang & my son E24 635 CSI

Wow, nice!

Yeah...I meant scape the paint off....the rusted portion la...not the whole panel....hehehe....

Hahaha, I know I know! Thanks bro

 

[wjie20]

Hi Wje 20

. Patience please.... need around five or six light coats will pay off in a good-looking job that lasts longer. let the paint dry overnight and then remove the newspaper and masking tape.

you only require a little patience & Plenty of PASSION

Have fun

Thanks kc's, I appreciate that post. I would look to do.

I'm kinda scared though, I would probably get someone to do it instead. Sorry for wasting your time bro. But thanks again!

 

[kc's]

Thanks kc's, I appreciate that post. I would look to do.

I'm kinda scared though, I would probably get someone to do it instead. Sorry for wasting your time bro. But thanks again!

No worries
BTW
since u will be getting it done by others, why not have some hands on yrself prior sending it .....nothing is worst for not trying

I always like to do some impossible task/challenge - so that when I fail no one can blames me but when i succeed I know it is from above

 

[wjie20]

No worries
BTW
since u will be getting it done by others, why not have some hands on yrself prior sending it .....nothing is worst for not trying

I always like to do some impossible task/challenge - so that when I fail no one can blames me but when i succeed I know it is from above

Hmm, good idea. I would do that on another car, at least if I fail on that one, it wouldn't be too painful to my heart.

Mind I ask, Would you be able to do it? I'll PM you if can.

 

[kc's]

Hmm, good idea. I would do that on another car, at least if I fail on that one, it wouldn't be too painful to my heart.

Mind I ask, Would you be able to do it? I'll PM you if can.

wow......why not if time permits

 

[kc's]

Hmm, good idea. I would do that on another car, at least if I fail on that one, it wouldn't be too painful to my heart.

Mind I ask, Would you be able to do it? I'll PM you if can.

thanks for your PM
I was actually thinking of hvg a DIT with you....see u in our coming detailing clinic

 

[wjie20]

thanks for your PM
I was actually thinking of hvg a DIT with you....see u in our coming detailing clinic

What's a DIT?
Hmm shall see how it goes, just pm me the details.

 

[kc's]

What's a DIT?
Hmm shall see how it goes, just pm me the details.

yupp

this is what we usually do in a hands on clinic http://thedetailers.blogspot.com/2012/03/detailien-malaysia-car-detailing-guru.html

 

[kc's]

What's a DIT?
Hmm shall see how it goes, just pm me the details.

yupp

this is what we usually do in a hands on clinic http://thedetailers.blogspot.com/2012/03/detailien-malaysia-car-detailing-guru.html

 

[wjie20]

yupp

this is what we usually do in a hands on clinic http://thedetailers.blogspot.com/2012/03/detailien-malaysia-car-detailing-guru.html

Thanks, it is interesting. When's the next detailing clinic?
Also, just to be sure, you're teaching me on how to do the rust fix? or we're doing it together...?