Rust, pitted
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[[Image:blank.jpg|right|thumb|350px|A classic example of pitted rust. If you have this image, or can take the necessary photograph, please [[Special:Upload|upload it to the wiki]].]] | [[Image:blank.jpg|right|thumb|350px|A classic example of pitted rust. If you have this image, or can take the necessary photograph, please [[Special:Upload|upload it to the wiki]].]] | ||
| − | Pitted rust is a common problem when dealing with body panels. The "best" way to deal with it is generously cut it out, and [[patching a body panel|replace it with new metal]]. However, this isn't always practical, so it's frequently handled by mechanically and/or chemically removing the rust, "filling" the pitted areas with a purpose-specific product, and priming. | + | Pitted rust is a common problem when dealing with body panels. The "best" way to deal with it is generously cut it out, and [[patching a body panel|replace it with new metal]]. However, this isn't always practical, so it's frequently handled by mechanically and/or chemically removing the rust, "filling" the pitted areas with a purpose-specific product, and priming. Newer methods introduced to the market include 'spray welding', where molten galvinized metal is sprayed on the rust pitted area until it is covered. |
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| + | [[Pitted rust before]] | ||
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==What causes pitted rust?== | ==What causes pitted rust?== | ||
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