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Rust Pitted Areas. How to fix?

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GooseCreek Farm

08-12-2004 14:41:22




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We are in the process of painting our "M". The hood and grille has some pitted areas due to rust from sitting outside. Can we apply several heavy coats of primer and sand down to fill in the pitted area until smooth? Also, will it be ok to sand in between color coats? We are using IH 1250 red paint. Thanks for your help.




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ken2

08-20-2004 23:46:15




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 Re: Rust Pitted Areas. How to fix? in reply to GooseCreek Farms, 08-12-2004 14:41:22  
Never thought of putty. I use a Mig welder with a copper sheet as backing, fill the hole and grind it smooth.



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Red Raider

08-12-2004 18:14:46




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 Re: Rust Pitted Areas. How to fix? in reply to GooseCreek Farms, 08-12-2004 14:41:22  
Kilz primer is available in a rattle can. Lays on heavy (compared to acrylic enamel) and sands well. Spray with a rust converter (MetalReady from POR15 is good) first because the untreated pits WILL return in rust eventually.



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John M

08-12-2004 16:39:15




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 Re: Rust Pitted Areas. How to fix? in reply to GooseCreek Farms, 08-12-2004 14:41:22  
THIN Bondo works!



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Michael Soldan

08-12-2004 15:02:39




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 Re: Rust Pitted Areas. How to fix? in reply to GooseCreek Farms, 08-12-2004 14:41:22  
Goose Creek Farms, yes you can prime and rub until you have the pits filled. I have used glazing putty as well for deep pits. We still can use lead oxide primers here in Ontario but I know they are not allowed in many states and provinces. I like to lay the "red lead" on thick, let it dry well and rub with very fine sandpaper. This will fill up pits quickly. There is a product called "feather fill" which sprays on and sands out real quick, there are likely other trade names for such product. Priming putty is available at Carquest and other auto parts stores. Priming putty needs to be cut with laquer thinner and put on in thin coats just as you put bondo on. make sure to let it dry thoroughly and it will sand out well. Then you can prime and give it a shine coat. It is better to get all the pits and marks with the prime coat and the final colour should go on without sanding and doing more body work. there are more experienced people than I when it comes to painting but I have restored several cars with good results using this method. Good luck from Mike in Exeter Ontario

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