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(Axle tube rust)
(Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.))
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====Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.)====
 
====Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.)====
 
If a dent causes an area of bare metal to be exposed. To "hold" it so it won't rust until a paint job is ready to be done: gently bump out the dent, sand, rattle can primer, rattle can sealer.
 
If a dent causes an area of bare metal to be exposed. To "hold" it so it won't rust until a paint job is ready to be done: gently bump out the dent, sand, rattle can primer, rattle can sealer.
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====Do both sides of a panel have to be treated with rust converter/encapsulator?====
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Explain this.
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====Removing pitted rust in body panels====
 
====Removing pitted rust in body panels====
 
After removing all surface rust, treat with metal prep, wash, dry, sand, prime, fill the pits with polyester putty (or Evercoat's Metal 2 Metal), then smooth and prime again.
 
After removing all surface rust, treat with metal prep, wash, dry, sand, prime, fill the pits with polyester putty (or Evercoat's Metal 2 Metal), then smooth and prime again.

Revision as of 20:05, 13 July 2007

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