Rust removal

[Motorhead350]

I have surface rust on my K5. It's SB silver, the exact color. I have a little surface rust and I was told I could wipe it away with water and some type of rubber towel. :confused:

Is this true or do I need a special cleaning product. Also what do I wipe with? I almost wanna use steal wool since it worked on my exhaust pipes, but I fear that's too much and will remove the paint and or take away some of the smoothness from the body.

Any suggestions?

[fastblackmerc]

Body shop...

[Matt In Detroit]

unbelievable....:lol:

[Egon Spengler]

A little surface rust? Well, silver is the toughest color to match so you will need to sand down the entire truck to bare metal and repaint the whole thing. I would take it to the body shop. Should cost a little over $8,000.00.

[Motorhead350]

I know there is a way. Thanks for nothing.

[martyo]

Murder it out and be done with it.

[Haggis]

Naval jelly removes rust.

[Motorhead350]

Murder it out and be done with it.

It's not a 3500 series crew cab dully, so it won't work.

[J-MAN]

Naval jelly removes rust.

Also removes the lint!

[Paul T. Casey]

Sand the area and surrounding area out about 3 inches to bare metal. Apply 3 to 4 even thin coats of primer to the area, wet sanding until smooth between each coat. Spray the area with desired color, let dry, wet sand smooth (about 3 or 4 times). On the last coat, take a rag dampened with paint thinner and try to approximate the color by rubbing on the new paint. Wet sand, and apply 1 to 2 coats of clearcoat. The clear may actually darken the paint a tad, so keep that in mind when thinning. Wet sand the area, let dry for 2 to 4 weeks, and wash and wax as normal.

[Paul T. Casey]

Keep in mind, any rust or contaminents will quickly cause the paint to fail, or rust to re-appear. Bare metal means just that, bare metal.

[Joe Walsh]

Naval jelly removes rust.


Also removes the lint!

LOL....It starts to sting a little but it will clean out your navel!

BTW: I hate rusty navels.

[martyo]

It's not a 3500 series crew cab dully, so it won't work.


Murdered out Blazers are popular down here.

[Motorhead350]

Murdered out Blazers are popular down here.

You kiddin' me? Everywhere they are popular.

It's more common to see one in someones backyard than a street, even in "Decent" parts of the country. I'm lucky enough to have one of the few left on the road. ;)

[Joe Walsh]

Hey Dom,
Here is your answer:

http://horsepowersports.com/paint-your-car-with-a-roller-for-under-100/

The only thing it requires a lot of is time.

[Motorhead350]

I posted for advice, not to waste my time.

[Haggis]

I posted for advice, not to waste my time.

Now what are b*tching about? You received good info.


Sand the area and surrounding area out about 3 inches to bare metal. Apply 3 to 4 even thin coats of primer to the area, wet sanding until smooth between each coat. Spray the area with desired color, let dry, wet sand smooth (about 3 or 4 times). On the last coat, take a rag dampened with paint thinner and try to approximate the color by rubbing on the new paint. Wet sand, and apply 1 to 2 coats of clearcoat. The clear may actually darken the paint a tad, so keep that in mind when thinning. Wet sand the area, let dry for 2 to 4 weeks, and wash and wax as normal.


Keep in mind, any rust or contaminents will quickly cause the paint to fail, or rust to re-appear. Bare metal means just that, bare metal.

[Motorhead350]

Now what are b*tching about? You received good info.

Nothing on how to wipe it off. Therefore it wasn't good advice.

[Haggis]

Nothing on how to wipe it off. Therefore it wasn't good advice.

Wipe what off, the rust? You do not wipe off rust.

[Egon Spengler]

Nothing on how to wipe it off. Therefore it wasn't good advice.
That is what she said...

[1 Bad Merc]

Dom-do yourself a favor and take it to a bodyshop and have them look at it. They can then tell you what you need to have done -their is nothing you can use to just wipe rust off. Trust me -you do not have the experience to handle this.

[Motorhead350]

Fine..........

[Phrog_gunner]

I have surface rust on my K5. It's SB silver, the exact color. I have a little surface rust and I was told I could wipe it away with water and some type of rubber towel. :confused:


This definitely would have been used for evidence for the practical application of the lobotomy back in the 30s.

[Motorhead350]

This definitely would have been used for evidence for the practical application of the lobotomy back in the 30s.

I actually wanted one a week ago until I found out they are illegal in all countries. No joke.

[Joe Walsh]

This definitely would have been used for evidence for the practical application of the lobotomy back in the 30s.


I actually wanted one a week ago until I found out they are illegal in all countries. No joke.

If you were a member of the Kennedy clan, they'd have 'taken care' of you by now Dom.

[ImpalaSlayer]

wipe it with 80 grit sandpaper

[Motorhead350]

If you were a member of the Kennedy clan, they'd have 'taken care' of you by now Dom.

Maybe I should move there?

[martyo]

I posted for advice, not to waste my time.

I suggest that you post on another forum then.

[Bigdogjim]

It's a chevy so it is normal for it to rust:laugh:

[Motorhead350]

I suggest that you post on another forum then.

Nope. I'm not going away that easily. There is helpful info here, but rust is a universal problem with cars. I know there is a way, I'll find it.

[1 Bad Merc]

Dom-I told you the way - rust removal = Bodyshop! If that is not good enough pour a can of Coca Cola on it, wait till it fizzes then wipe clean. Coke is known to eat rust away:)

[J-MAN]

Never heard of a rubber towel. What may work is a decontamination kit available at Ford and LM dealerships. It is used to remove airborne contaminates such as rail dust that embeds in paint and causes rusting. These particles cannot be removed with a regular wash. Just follow the instructions on the kit and when completed wipe down with straight white vinegar to neutralize any remaining product. When dry you should also wipe down with an oil rag to prevent any new rusting as you now have a rust free surface that will quickly rust again without any protection. Then at your leisure you can prime and paint. So there you have it, your K5 dressed in oil and vinegar. Hope this helps.

[Haggis]

Fine..........

Do us a favor and take your ball and go home.

[martyo]

Do us a favor and take your ball and go home.

He already said he is not going away that easily. He would rather stay and coimplain.

If only I had moderation powers, I am sure that I could solve his problems.

[Phrog_gunner]

He already said he is not going away that easily. He would rather stay and coimplain.

If only I had moderation powers, I am sure that I could solve his problems.


I'd vote for you.

[Matt In Detroit]

I'd vote for you.

Add me to that list...

[Paul T. Casey]

Nope. I'm not going away that easily. There is helpful info here, but rust is a universal problem with cars. I know there is a way, I'll find it.

I told you the only way, you chose to moan.

[Joe Walsh]

Marty O for Moderator!

His campaign slogan:

"Attention Hog, this site ain't your Blog....Dom's DONE!"

[Egon Spengler]

marty o for moderator!

his campaign slogan:

"attention hog, this site ain't your blog....dom's done!"
time for change!

Yes we can!

[Motorhead350]

hahaha better to be hated than unknown. You guys are the real ones that complain and hey I got an actual answer outta AJ to my surprise. I will try it and chances are will thank him later. See it's a real shame when someone can help and they choose not to. It just proves who's a decent person and who's an a-hole that wants to kick you when you're down.

Thank you again AJ.

I still love the rest of you! hahahaha

Poo poo!

[1 Bad Merc]

Dom- read AJ's Post closely -"when you are done you can then prime and paint".

That's alot more then just wiping the rust off and everything will be okay. I am now finished with this topic. Good Luck.

[a_d_a_m]

http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/16/35/6666200020066777951.pre-resized200.jpg

[fastblackmerc]

Nope. I'm not going away that easily. There is helpful info here, but rust is a universal problem with cars. I know there is a way, I'll find it.

:shake::shake: Typical Dom.....

Ask a question

Get advise in return

*itch & complain about the advise given

Please... take your ball and stay home!

[Egon Spengler]

Please... take your ball and stay home!
NO! If he goes home, he will be on the computer which in turn means he will be on here posting!

Dom, take your ball and go play outside!

[fastblackmerc]

NO! If he goes home, he will be on the computer which in turn means he will be on here posting!

Dom, take your ball and go play outside!

In traffic!

[Joe Walsh]

:shake::shake: Typical Dom.....

Ask a question

Get advise in return

*itch & complain about the advise given

Please... take your ball and stay home!

To be realistic, I think that we all know that Dom doesn't really want an answer...
he just wants more attention and interaction with other MM.Net members.
He even likes it when members are not nice to him or hijack his threads....it's all good, because it is still attention.

It reminds me of children who purposely do something wrong, knowing that it is wrong and knowing that it will get their parents mad at them.
It gets them in trouble, but it also gets them more attention.

[fastblackmerc]

To be realistic, I think that we all know that Dom doesn't really want an answer...
he just wants more attention and interaction with other MM.Net members.
He even likes it when members are not nice to him or hijack his threads....it's all good, because it is still attention.

It reminds me of children who purposely do something wrong, knowing that it is wrong and knowing that it will get their parents mad at them.
It gets them in trouble, but it also gets them more attention.

I agree...

So, does that mean if no one replies to any of his posts he'll go away?

I'm in............ :banana2::banana2:

[Joe Walsh]

I agree...

So, does that mean if no one replies to any of his posts he'll go away?

I'm in............ :banana2::banana2:

+1

Ill try my best to not get involved in any more of his never ending blog-threads.

[fastblackmerc]

+1

Ill try my best to not get involved in any more of his never ending blog-threads.

None for me either.

[J-MAN]

I hope that you guys are not serious about this. :shake: I for one would not want to ***t my favorite **rd! Please reconsider!

[martyo]

http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/500/attention_whore.jpg

[Egon Spengler]

^^^^^^^ lol

[Got_1]

haha i LOL'd at "wiping rust away".
man, restorations would be SOOO much easier if i had a rag that could wipe away rust. *hit, body shops would go out of business because poeple would be wiping rotten fenders back onto there car.

[Joe Walsh]

haha i LOL'd at "wiping rust away".
man, restorations would be SOOO much easier if i had a rag that could wipe away rust. *hit, body shops would go out of business because poeple would be wiping rotten fenders back onto there car.

Maybe Dom should try the "ShamWow"

[Bigdogjim]

We are finished here, this thread is so far off topic.