How to Remove Rust on Car Body
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Last updated on Dec 28, 2022
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This is a tutorial on how to get rid of rust that lies on the car frame. Getting the rust off the car will prevent it from further damage and rusting.
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Spray down the rust with a spray bottle mixed with water and dish soap.
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Wipe the mixture with a microfiber cloth.
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Pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a microfiber cloth.
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Clean the rusted area with the cloth to remove any contaminants.
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Rub the rusted area with 80-grit sandpaper until you start seeing the bare metal.
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Rub the rusted area with 220-grit sandpaper until all of the rust is removed.
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Dampen a cloth with soapy water and wipe down the sanded area.
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Add some paper around the areas you do not want paint on. Make sure you go a little past where you are going to spray paint to blend the paint into the surrounding area.
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Spray three even coats of primer, waiting at least five minutes between each coat.
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Let the third coat sit for 15 minutes.
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Spray three even coats of paint on top of the primer, waiting five minutes between each coat.
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After the final coat, wait 24 hours before removing the surrounding paper.
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Good guide, also recommending ChrisFix's video relating to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4vusY2-...
