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

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

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

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

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

Cheers 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

autosol metal polish,buy a little can

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

rust converter will remove it too

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 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