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| posted on May 14th, 2012 at 10:47 AM |
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removing rust stains from paintwork
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
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| posted on May 14th, 2012 at 10:56 AM |
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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.
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| posted on May 14th, 2012 at 12:20 PM |
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This is the left side (driver's side) the other side isn't as bad
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| posted on May 14th, 2012 at 12:22 PM |
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i have this kitten cut and polish in a red tin ... will that work?
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| posted on May 14th, 2012 at 12:25 PM |
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Yeah Im pretty sure you will find that those stains will come out with polish or buffing compound.
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| posted on May 14th, 2012 at 12:37 PM |
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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
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| posted on May 19th, 2012 at 09:05 PM |
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autosol metal polish,buy a little can
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| posted on May 20th, 2012 at 12:15 PM |
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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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| posted on May 21st, 2012 at 01:07 AM |
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rust converter will remove it too
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| posted on May 21st, 2012 at 07:28 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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rust converter will remove it too
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Serious? I thought that was an acid bye bye paint if it is.
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| posted on May 21st, 2012 at 07:32 AM |
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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!
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| posted on May 21st, 2012 at 08:00 PM |
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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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| posted on May 21st, 2012 at 08:46 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 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.
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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.
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