Rust
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==Areas to assess== | ==Areas to assess== | ||
| − | ===The rusted part=== | + | ===The rusted part or piece=== |
*Can the part be removed? How large is it? Is it small enough to be soaked? | *Can the part be removed? How large is it? Is it small enough to be soaked? | ||
*What part is it? Is it a body panel? | *What part is it? Is it a body panel? | ||
| − | ==The rust itself== | + | ===The rust itself=== |
How bad is it? Exactly how to assess: | How bad is it? Exactly how to assess: | ||
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*Rust coming through seams? (research this) | *Rust coming through seams? (research this) | ||
| − | ==Climate and operating environment== | + | ===Climate and operating environment=== |
Do you live in a climate where water or salt will be present in the air? Is it a wintery climate where snow and/or salt will be present on the roads? Near the ocean? | Do you live in a climate where water or salt will be present in the air? Is it a wintery climate where snow and/or salt will be present on the roads? Near the ocean? | ||
What environment will the part be operating in? Interior of car? Undercarriage? Submerged in oil? | What environment will the part be operating in? Interior of car? Undercarriage? Submerged in oil? | ||
| − | ==Skills== | + | ===Skills=== |
Most of the skills required for removing rust are commonplace. However, certain jobs may require welding, or metal shaping. | Most of the skills required for removing rust are commonplace. However, certain jobs may require welding, or metal shaping. | ||
| − | ==Tools== | + | ===Tools=== |
Besides basic hand tools, do you have access to a DA sander? Media blaster? Spot blaster? Blast cabinet? Spray gun? | Besides basic hand tools, do you have access to a DA sander? Media blaster? Spot blaster? Blast cabinet? Spray gun? | ||
| − | ==Cost== | + | ===Cost=== |
How much money do you have to put into the rust removal? What's the value of the project? Can you expect a reasonable return on your investment? | How much money do you have to put into the rust removal? What's the value of the project? Can you expect a reasonable return on your investment? | ||
| − | ==Time== | + | ===Time=== |
How much time can you put into the project? Both work time, and wait time. Do you have the time necessary to eliminate surface rust from a body by hand? Do you have time to drop a part into a bucket, and wait a few weeks while it soaks? | How much time can you put into the project? Both work time, and wait time. Do you have the time necessary to eliminate surface rust from a body by hand? Do you have time to drop a part into a bucket, and wait a few weeks while it soaks? | ||
| − | ==Overall vehicle | + | ===Overall vehicle plan=== |
| − | What's your plan for the vehicle? What kind of abuse is it going to take, and how important are looks? Will it be a daily driver? Are you going to show it? | + | What's your overall plan for the vehicle with the rusted part or piece? What kind of abuse is it going to take, and how important are looks? Will it be a daily driver? Are you going to show it? |
=Rust removal, treatment, and prevention= | =Rust removal, treatment, and prevention= | ||
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