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 ·
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 ·
This is the left side (driver's side) the other side isn't as bad
ClockworkMonkey ·
i have this kitten cut and polish in a red tin ... will that work?
dubster ·
Yeah Im pretty sure you will find that those stains will come out with polish or buffing compound.
Cheers Dubster
dubster ·
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 ·
autosol metal polish,buy a little can
dragsters for life ·
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
annosL ·
rust converter will remove it too
66deluxe ·
annosL wrote:rust converter will remove it too
Serious? I thought that was an acid bye bye paint if it is.
HappyDaze ·
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.
annosL ·
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
grumble ·
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.