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PLavelle · 07-03-2005, 01:06 PM

What grit sandpaper should I use to remove small rust spots? I have a few forming inside of my door and i would like to take care of them now. I know I need to get some black primer to put on it once i sand it down to bare metal, right?

krue · 07-03-2005, 11:24 PM

Might be better to post this in Paint and Body, but here's a ttt for ya.

4x4Poet · 07-04-2005, 12:54 AM

Anthing from 60 to a little over 100. I would take a wire tooth brush and just knock of the lose scale, clean it well, let it thoroughly dry, wet with zinc phosphate to convert the rust, lightly rinse with water, let it dry completely, and then coat it with rust convertor or sealer.

I've recently found that Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator works well to seal prepped surface rust.

07-03-2005, 01:06 PM	#1
PLavelle Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakeville, MA Posts: 154	Removing small rust spots What grit sandpaper should I use to remove small rust spots? I have a few forming inside of my door and i would like to take care of them now. I know I need to get some black primer to put on it once i sand it down to bare metal, right? __________________ 1967 Chevy C10 Stepside - Vortech supercharged - Currently for sale

07-03-2005, 11:24 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Might be better to post this in Paint and Body, but here's a ttt for ya. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-04-2005, 12:54 AM	#3
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Anthing from 60 to a little over 100. I would take a wire tooth brush and just knock of the lose scale, clean it well, let it thoroughly dry, wet with zinc phosphate to convert the rust, lightly rinse with water, let it dry completely, and then coat it with rust convertor or sealer. I've recently found that Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator works well to seal prepped surface rust. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 07-04-2005 at 12:57 AM.



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