View Full Version : removing rust stains in paint
4eyedstang
04-24-2009, 10:40 AM
has anyone here had any luck getting rust stains out of paint?
i have a tire rack on the back of my SUV that rusted and left a stain down the trunk lid and plastic bumper. I took the rack of and sanded and repainted it but i cant get the stain out .
any help would be appreciated
0TransAm0
04-24-2009, 10:49 AM
CLR ??? not sure if that would mess up the paint or not tho... might just have to sand/repaint..
Holeshot
04-24-2009, 10:52 AM
Rust is iron oxide if I remember correctly. There for it will etch the clear coat and paint. The damage is done, time to repaint.
u_say_go
04-24-2009, 10:58 AM
rubbing compound maybe?
That_Guy
04-24-2009, 11:47 AM
rubbing compound maybe?
that may be a stretch.. maybe clay bar?
Silver350
04-24-2009, 11:58 AM
that may be a stretch.. maybe clay bar?
Ding Ding Ding. If you have little spots of rust on your vehicle most likely it is from the roads. Pick up a clay bar it will remove all of those spots and any oxidation in your paint finish.
DR.FORD
04-24-2009, 12:15 PM
We use a bar, then buff. But like Dan said, if it bit the clear you are dead in the water.
wrath
04-24-2009, 01:27 PM
Rubbing compound as long as it's on the surface.
Cryptic
04-24-2009, 03:49 PM
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/images/bodywork/da_sander.JPG+ http://www.germes-online.com/direct/dbimage/50354457/HVLP_Spray_Gun.jpg
brotherbenn83
04-24-2009, 04:47 PM
I have a small rust spot bubbling under the paint in my hood (FTL) Can anyone on here help me out with it or at least give me some guidance? I don't have a problem doing as much work myself as I can, but I already found out painting is not something I am good at. Would be also willing to trade mechanical labor for it.
Sorry if thread-jacking
84hurst
04-25-2009, 10:32 PM
Ding Ding Ding. If you have little spots of rust on your vehicle most likely it is from the roads. Pick up a clay bar it will remove all of those spots and any oxidation in your paint finish.
x2 clay bar ftw... after that a nice coat of wax and the stain should dissapear!
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