Rust
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#What are the various methods for removing, "treating", and preventing rust? | #What are the various methods for removing, "treating", and preventing rust? | ||
#Which method, product, and tools should be used in a specific situation? | #Which method, product, and tools should be used in a specific situation? | ||
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*Steel used in cars is of a higher quality these days. | *Steel used in cars is of a higher quality these days. | ||
*More salt is used on roads these days. | *More salt is used on roads these days. | ||
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=Rust assessment= | =Rust assessment= | ||
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==Overall vehicle goal== | ==Overall vehicle goal== | ||
What's your plan for the vehicle? What kind of abuse is it going to take, and how important are looks? Daily driver? Are you going to show it? | What's your plan for the vehicle? What kind of abuse is it going to take, and how important are looks? Daily driver? Are you going to show it? | ||
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=Rust removal, treatment, and prevention= | =Rust removal, treatment, and prevention= | ||
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*Media blasting can remove good metal from body panels too. Also, used media can have metal particles left in the media. | *Media blasting can remove good metal from body panels too. Also, used media can have metal particles left in the media. | ||
*Soda blasting can remove light rust, and won't warp panels. However, when soda blasting body panels, the resultant film can negatively affect finish adhesion. Epoxy primer can peel off. Soda blast medium must be "neutralized". 24 or 36 grit grinder, followed by warm water with soap. Do this with a scuff pad, and rinse thoroughly. Some finish companies specifically advise against the use of their products on soda-blasted finishes, which makes its use contentious. | *Soda blasting can remove light rust, and won't warp panels. However, when soda blasting body panels, the resultant film can negatively affect finish adhesion. Epoxy primer can peel off. Soda blast medium must be "neutralized". 24 or 36 grit grinder, followed by warm water with soap. Do this with a scuff pad, and rinse thoroughly. Some finish companies specifically advise against the use of their products on soda-blasted finishes, which makes its use contentious. | ||
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=Miscellaneous= | =Miscellaneous= | ||
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