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Friday, November 6, 2009

How to Clean Rust From Steel

Rust is like cancer for automobiles. If you don't catch it immediately when it starts, it will spread

across the entire body of the vehicle. Removing rust from steel components is a challenge. You will need to de-oxidize the rusting area with a special agent made for this purpose.
Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

    * 1200 grit sandpaper
    * Rust converter
    * Application brush
    * Clean rag


      Step 1

      Sand the rusted area with 1200 grit sandpaper to remove any loose rust.

      Step 2


      Apply the rust converter to the rusted steel with an applicator brush. Make sure you get good coverage over the rusted area. Don't worry about using "too much." If you use too little, you will not convert the rust.

      Step 3

      Wipe up any areas that you applied the rust converter to that don't need it with a clean rag.

      Step 4

      Wait 30 minutes to an hour. The rust will turn black. This is normal. The rust is now converted to a primer that can be sanded and painted like regular steel.





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I already tried this one and it really pains my arm because you have to sand the rusty part and make sure that it is properly sanded before you apply rust proof in it.
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