Rust
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*What grit sandpaper to use when removing rust from body panels? | *What grit sandpaper to use when removing rust from body panels? | ||
*Holes must be cut out, and new metal welded in. | *Holes must be cut out, and new metal welded in. | ||
| − | *Using straight hydrochloric | + | *Using straight hydrochloric (same as muriatic) acid requires that it be properly neutralized (how to do this?), otherwise there is a risk of hydrogen embrittlement causing cracks in thinner areas of sheet metal. |
*Don't sit in one spot too long with a wire brush -- it will warp the metal. | *Don't sit in one spot too long with a wire brush -- it will warp the metal. | ||
*The iron phosphate coating that's left behind by rust converter is a fine base for primer. | *The iron phosphate coating that's left behind by rust converter is a fine base for primer. | ||
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