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===Rust pitting=== | ===Rust pitting=== | ||
After removing all surface rust, treat with metal prep, wash, dry, sand, prime, fill the pits with polyester putty, then smooth and prime again. | After removing all surface rust, treat with metal prep, wash, dry, sand, prime, fill the pits with polyester putty, then smooth and prime again. | ||
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| + | A spot blaster is useful for this. | ||
Or, repeatedly prime with a high build primer and block sand. You may have to prime/block several times to get the pitted area up to the same level as the surface around it. | Or, repeatedly prime with a high build primer and block sand. You may have to prime/block several times to get the pitted area up to the same level as the surface around it. | ||
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| + | ===Removing surface rust=== | ||
*To remove surface rust, use naval jelly and steel wool. | *To remove surface rust, use naval jelly and steel wool. | ||
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