Rust, pitted
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Pitted rust is a common problem when dealing with body panels. The "best" way to deal with it is generously cut it out, and [[patching a body panel|replace it with new metal]]. However, this isn't always practical, so it's frequently handled by mechanically and/or chemically removing the rust, "filling" the pitted areas with a purpose-specific product, and priming. Newer methods introduced to the market include 'spray welding', where molten galvinized metal is sprayed on the rust pitted area until it is covered.[http://www.rustbustersllc.com/rustbustwebmovie.asf]See attached movie on how its done. | Pitted rust is a common problem when dealing with body panels. The "best" way to deal with it is generously cut it out, and [[patching a body panel|replace it with new metal]]. However, this isn't always practical, so it's frequently handled by mechanically and/or chemically removing the rust, "filling" the pitted areas with a purpose-specific product, and priming. Newer methods introduced to the market include 'spray welding', where molten galvinized metal is sprayed on the rust pitted area until it is covered.[http://www.rustbustersllc.com/rustbustwebmovie.asf]See attached movie on how its done. | ||
| − | + | [[Image:Pitted_rust_before.jpg|thumb|350px|Pitted rust before treatment.]] | |
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| − | + | [[Image:Pitted_rust_after.jpg|thumb|350px|Pitted rust after treatment.]] | |
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| − | + | [[Image:Cab_corner_before.jpg|thumb|350px|Cab corner with pitted rust, before treatment.]] | |
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| − | + | [[Image:Cab_corner_after.jpg|thumb|350px|Cab corner with pitted rust, after treatment.]] | |
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