Dealing with Rust on the Car Body
The first thing to know about dealing withruston a car is to try and keep it away for as long as possible. Getting rust on a car not only damages its physical attributes but also the monetary value. Many car buyers place a high value on the physical appearance of the car so having a vehicle full of rust spots will not earn the seller a good price in any market.
Nowadays newcarsusually come with some sort of anti-rust insulation so the problem only arises when the exterior is scratched or chipped through the primary coating. This is usually cause by accidents, or getting hit by debris on the road at a high speed. When these dents are exposed to air and moisture, it will oxidize and therefore rust spots develop. If left unchecked, these spots will only grow bigger until they consume the entire car. Fortunately, getting rid of rust spots on the vehicle is not too difficult especially if the spots are small. If can be done as a DIY project although it will take a couple of days to finish it.
Before embarking on the project, it is important to ensure that all the tools needed are available. In this case, the tools include rubber gloves, dust mask, safety goggles, rust acid compound and sandpaper. The first step is to cover the area surrounding the rust spot to ensure that whatever is done does not affect the areas that are still in order. Once that affected area is marked away, the sanding process can start. This is accomplished by using the sandpaper or a sanding wheel if one is available. Once the sanding process is completed and the area is now smooth, apply some rust acid compound to the area to remove all rust particles still remaining after the first process. Ensure that the compound is not left in the exposed area for too long as it will eat the metal away even further. When the time is up, clean the acid compound with a mineral spirit and clean cloth. After that, cover the area and leave it to dry for a day at the very least.
Once the area is dry and ready for priming, spray at least three coats of the primer onto the area allowing for at least half an hour between each coat. This will ensure that the area is well covered by the primer before moving on to the last process which is finishing it with the exterior paint job. There should be a day’s wait between the priming process and spray painting to allow for the primer to properly set and dry. Once everything is done and the paint job is completed, allow for two days to pass before exposing the area to outdoor elements.
