Rust, pitted
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==Filling in the pits== | ==Filling in the pits== | ||
[[Image:blank.jpg|right|thumb|350px|The pitted areas have been filled. If you have this image, or can take the necessary photograph, please [[Special:Upload|upload it to the wiki]].]] | [[Image:blank.jpg|right|thumb|350px|The pitted areas have been filled. If you have this image, or can take the necessary photograph, please [[Special:Upload|upload it to the wiki]].]] | ||
− | Now that the rust has been removed, the pitted area of bare metal has to be filled. First, clean with a wax and grease remover ''(confirm this, and add other cleaning/coating options here)''. Then, the pits are typically filled by priming with a high-build primer, | + | Now that the rust has been removed, the pitted area of bare metal has to be filled. First, clean with a wax and grease remover ''(confirm this, and add other cleaning/coating options here)''. Then, the pits are typically filled by priming with a high-build primer, filler, or similar product. Generally, the less product used, the better. However, it may be necessary to repeatedly prime and block sand to fill the pits. |