Rock Chip/rust repair
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Rock Chip/rust repair
I have some small rock chips with rust forming on them. What is the proper way to remove the rust and apply new paint?
So far from what I have been able to find out is that use 220 grit to remove the rust, add few layers of base coat, wet sand with 1000 grit sand paper till flush, add couple layers of clear coat and smooth with a rubbung compound. Does this seem about right?
Never done this before so any advise would help.
So far from what I have been able to find out is that use 220 grit to remove the rust, add few layers of base coat, wet sand with 1000 grit sand paper till flush, add couple layers of clear coat and smooth with a rubbung compound. Does this seem about right?
Never done this before so any advise would help.
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NO ! to the 220 grit 
. That will get you into trouble quickly , especially if you haven't done this before . I use this OSPHO to treat rust . It's a liquid that actually turns rust into some sort of oxide . Use a small brush or Q-Tip to apply , and keep the excess to a minimum . Much easier to use on chips/small areas . Everything else sounds good , but I'd go with 1500 or better yet , 2000 grit paper to level the touch up paint - again , since you haven't done this before . Then follow with progressively finer polishes (I usually use 3M Perfect It II to start) . The 3M will remove 1200 grit and finer scratches , so if you use 1500/2000 , you should be fine . Then go to the less aggressive polishes (there's a ton , look for links at the top of this section) and finally end up with wax . There is a SAFER option though - call your local dealer and see if they have a touch up guy . Most dealers do , and these guys usually can match paint like nobody's business and make those chips go away like they never happened . This option will cost some coin , but not too much . Depending on the ammount/severity of your chips it may be between $100 and $200 dollars . If it's anymore than that , just go to a body shop . Touching up paint is no fun , just be careful . You could end up having to repaint faster than you'd think . Hope this helps , and GOOD LUCK . 
. That will get you into trouble quickly , especially if you haven't done this before . I use this OSPHO to treat rust . It's a liquid that actually turns rust into some sort of oxide . Use a small brush or Q-Tip to apply , and keep the excess to a minimum . Much easier to use on chips/small areas . Everything else sounds good , but I'd go with 1500 or better yet , 2000 grit paper to level the touch up paint - again , since you haven't done this before . Then follow with progressively finer polishes (I usually use 3M Perfect It II to start) . The 3M will remove 1200 grit and finer scratches , so if you use 1500/2000 , you should be fine . Then go to the less aggressive polishes (there's a ton , look for links at the top of this section) and finally end up with wax . There is a SAFER option though - call your local dealer and see if they have a touch up guy . Most dealers do , and these guys usually can match paint like nobody's business and make those chips go away like they never happened . This option will cost some coin , but not too much . Depending on the ammount/severity of your chips it may be between $100 and $200 dollars . If it's anymore than that , just go to a body shop . Touching up paint is no fun , just be careful . You could end up having to repaint faster than you'd think . Hope this helps , and GOOD LUCK .
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Originally Posted by SojuSoulja,Jan 11 2006, 02:24 PM
I have some small rock chips with rust forming on them. What is the proper way to remove the rust and apply new paint?
So far from what I have been able to find out is that use 220 grit to remove the rust, add few layers of base coat, wet sand with 1000 grit sand paper till flush, add couple layers of clear coat and smooth with a rubbung compound. Does this seem about right?
Never done this before so any advise would help.
So far from what I have been able to find out is that use 220 grit to remove the rust, add few layers of base coat, wet sand with 1000 grit sand paper till flush, add couple layers of clear coat and smooth with a rubbung compound. Does this seem about right?
Never done this before so any advise would help.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=S...=0#entry4696450
http://www.guidetodetailing.com/arti...p?articleId=27
if you do this yourself, be sure to photograph the steps as much as you can and post up a new thread on your experience!!
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