removing rust stains from paintwork

ClockworkMonkey Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 14 May 2012, 10:47 am

#901827

Just wondering if anyone knows how to remove rust stains from paint? i'm pretty sure its not actually rust (looks like water dripping down from the head light has left a rusty trail)

also would the same thing work for removing oil marks from paint? i think the paints about 15yrs old. mostly seems good but its not very shiny even after its had a really good wash.

I'll post a pic of the stain up later on today

Cheers!
Farhan

dubster Seriously Crusin Dubber

196 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 14 May 2012, 10:56 am

#901831

When was the last time you polished it?
As you might find some of those stains might go when you give it a polish, but use something decent such as Auto Glym or something like that.

Cheers Dubster

ClockworkMonkey Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 14 May 2012, 12:20 pm

#901837

This is the left side (driver's side) the other side isn't as bad

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ClockworkMonkey Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 14 May 2012, 12:22 pm

#901839

i have this kitten cut and polish in a red tin ... will that work?

dubster Seriously Crusin Dubber

196 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 14 May 2012, 12:25 pm

#901840

Yeah Im pretty sure you will find that those stains will come out with polish or buffing compound.

Cheers Dubster

dubster Seriously Crusin Dubber

196 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 14 May 2012, 12:37 pm

#901842

Kitten will work, but before you do take the headlight surround off and find out what's causing the rust stain.
That's what I'd be doing anyway.

Dubster

RestoKäfer Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Mar 2012 · 19 May 2012, 9:05 pm

#902871

autosol metal polish,buy a little can

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953 posts · joined May 2011 · 20 May 2012, 12:15 pm

#902946

anything with cutters in it would work, i like a product called t cut it comes in colors you can get a small tube for under 10 bucks

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annosL Officially Full-On Dubber

378 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 21 May 2012, 1:07 am

#903108

rust converter will remove it too

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1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 21 May 2012, 7:28 am

#903114

annosL wrote:rust converter will remove it too

Serious? I thought that was an acid bye bye paint if it is.

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 21 May 2012, 7:32 am

#903115

Oxalic acid works well on rust stains. Not sure what type of paint on your car, so it would be wise to try it where it is not so visible first. Most hardware stores stock it.

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

annosL Officially Full-On Dubber

378 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 21 May 2012, 8:00 pm

#903244

I had the exact thing on my bug, turns out the raised tab which takes the bottom screw was starting to rust and weeping as per your pic, just from the screw going in and out. Easy fix with a wire brush and Penetrol spray, clean ya duco and then all good, for a few years anyway

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2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 21 May 2012, 8:46 pm

#903267

HappyDaze wrote:Oxalic acid works well on rust stains. Not sure what type of paint on your car, so it would be wise to try it where it is not so visible first. Most hardware stores stock it.

Back in our day Greg we used to use Ferropro rust converter on that sort of stain on the used cars,simply paint it on leave it for a while and wash it off,then a good polish usually fixed it.The original Ferropro is white and dries clear not black like the other products.It is available at Mitre 10 or Home hardware but you may have to order it.