Some old school tips are more useful tod.
How to remove rust from roof of car.
Rust is a car s natural enemy but you can be your four wheeled chariot s first line of defense.
Once the grinding is done apply rust removing acid to the area to remove the microscopic particles of rust that remain.
Use a tack rag to remove particles from the unmasked area.
If you have a free weekend coming up you can remove rust from a car by taping off the rusty area gently sanding off.
When using the wheel go slowly because these tools can do a lot of damage to the car s body if used incorrectly.
I am amazed at how many people have not heard of this method before.
Mask off the affected area with paint appropriate tape.
For minor rust issues such as considered chips on the leading edge of the hood or spots of rust on the roof using a liquid or aerosol rust remover is a cinch.
They re harsh chemicals that give off some pretty intense fumes so suit up with rubber gloves goggles and a respirator.
There are ways to do the job yourself although it will take several steps and a couple of days to accomplish.
The easy and safe way to remove rust at home.
How to prevent and remove rust on your car like a pro.
You want a few inches of protection surrounding the rust spot.
If the rust has created pits in the metal photo 2 you can fill them now with body filler or wait until the epoxy primer dries and apply multiple coats of filler primer.
Then clean the sanded area photo 3 and apply the paint manufacturer s prep solvent.
In this comprehensive rust removal guide we demonstrate how to derust a classic car using environmentally friendly products and media blasting on this 1968 mercury cougar xr7 hot rod magazine.
Then feather the paint edges.
Next use a metal grinder to remove any thick rust buildups and expose any pits.
By ben wojdyla and stef schrader.
If rust is showing up on the body of your vehicle you may want to engage in some simple rust removal and color blending in order to maintain the vehicle s appearance.