NOLACLS

Ok I know its not that big but I just found this spot that has a little rust from a chip in the paint. I have a paint pen to do touchups with that has color on one end and clear coat on the other. Is that all I need to should I do something more about the rust. I dont want it to get worse!

Vlad B.

iTrader: (1)

You'll need to sand the spot down first until you see bare metal. Rust can get underneath paint so make sure you sand slightly around the area as well to make sure you didn't miss any. Use google to search for how-to guides.

Here's an example of one: http://doityourself.com/autorepair/s...tsmodelcar.htm

Bluto

I've used a Sanding Tool and Touch-Up Paint Applicators from Griot's Garage. I also have a 3M rust converter/primer pen.

NOLACLS

I will sand it with something on my dremil tool then...and Bluto that 3M pen where do you get that...like autozone or something?

Bluto

It was part of Griot's Touch-Up Kit, but I don't see it included anymore. I could not find is on 3Ms website.

If you can't find something in the consumer chain stores, check local automotive stores who cater to the weekend mechanic/redneck. Any kind of automotive primer will do. You could buy a can of spray primer, and spray it into a cup, and dab it on. I don't think touch-up paint can be applied to bare metal. Out paint is latex, not sure what the touch up stuff is. Primer will help fill the chip.

NOLACLS

cool thanks yall!

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

You can use an emery board to sand the area down. Be careful with the Dremel. They can do more harm than good.

NOLACLS

Hmm that might be safer...I was going to put it on its lowest setting cuz I know I could really fuk things up with it on high.

dfreder371

Just make SURE you get it ALL out! All it takes is one molecule of ferric oxide to restart the process. It must be shiney silver completely, not shiney silver with a black spot or two.

I test paints and rate corrosion for a living. If you have any doubts, take it to a body shop. In fact, I would do that if I were you. 99% of the time, it will LOOK like it was repaired.

Slimey

I have this kit too.

The stuff in the pen is called 3M Rust Avenger. It 'convert's the rust to a primer coat. Personally, I'd brush/sand to metal, apply the Rust Avenger, and then touch up.

I'd monitor that spot constantly too. If any rust re-develops I'd probably also take it to a body shop to properly re-prep or repair the area.

CLady

I was wondering the same thing (about the rust spots)
I don't trust myself using a "nail file" to sand it down...don't you think it will look bad?
But then again, is it worth taking to a body shop?
(I have a few paint chips on the end of my drivers side door)

NOLACLS

Yeah I would rather bring it to a shop, but they will charge out the ying yang to fix that one itty bitty spot. I trust my self to use a nail file and get all the rust off and re painted. I know it will look like it was touched up but one day I will take it in for a few otehr spots that need some pro painting and then they can hook that spot up to make it look better.

ChadT

No Dremel on the paint. Use an emory board or something small with sand paper over it. Shouldn't take much to get the rust off.

bigman

nothing works, i had rust on the fender of my TL, it was a bitch. I tried everything, i took it to a body shop, they sanded it and , and airbrused the area. It always came back. Just get the fender painted or replace it when you get tired of bubbled up paint. I love the acs, but Honda did a terrible job on the paint. So anyone with paint chips, dont wait, get the spot fixed right away.

mc_yanzo

I just noticed I have the same exact rust spots on my poor CL. Instead of bringing it to a body shop, could I bring it to a place like Maaco, which would probably be cheaper?