I just got a large scratch with my apt. garage with my car about 4 days ago.
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Now, there seems to be rust forming on the metal part. How should I prevent the car to form more rust? I'm planning to fix it but don't have enough money yet since i have to paint 2 panels. Would I have to remove the present rust in order to prevent more rust from forming? I don't know what I should do.
Please let me know some ideas. Thanks.
2006-09-02 07:50:05 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
Please answer my question fully guys, I don't want any simple answers.
I don't know how the rust spreads throughout the car.. The rust right now formed slightly on one of the metals.. Is it ok if I put the nail polish on top of that? I think that will still spread the rust won't it? What type of method should I use to remove that rust? THanks.
2006-09-02 08:01:44 · update #1
You sound like you really care about your car... too bad the garage had other things in mind. really, the problem isn't too bad and should be relatively easy for a paint shop to fix.
The simple answer is to coat the areas that were scratched down to metal (now rusty metal) with lacquer paint and yes, finger nail polish is generally lacquer paint... that's why it dries so quickly.
Rust forms when oxygen comes in contact with iron. With the paint removed, oxygen in the air contacts the bare metal and rust forms. Water, H20, also has oxygen in it so keeping the water out is a must too!
Kano Labs are well respected in Industry for producing products that work. They have a product that will remove the existing rust without damaging anything else and then they also have a sealer that will seal out any further contact with oxygen to prevent further rusting. No sanding! Anything you do outside of a small chemical treatment of the rusted area or simply covering it with lacquer paint, will make more work for the body shop and cost you more.
http://www.kanolabs.com/
Try Kano Exrust and Kano Weatherpruf or Prevox They are quick to ship too. Great company.
I did the same thing with a '73 Dodge Challenger years ago... doing body work! I wanted to steer clear of the work I had just done and managed to lose track of the other side while I backed out of a tight overhead door! Darn the luck!
Good luck!
2006-09-02 09:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by Les 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Car Scratch Rust
2016-12-12 11:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by emmit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a sander and sand it first to get the rust off to the bare metal. Take off a least 1 inch more of paint just so you will have gotten al the rust off. Primer it with primer let dry for a couple of days. Sand it with 600 gran sand paper (wet sand) Repeet the priming process and sanding til you get a perfect smooth surface. Then you can buff it in a few days. Jod will be well done. And won't cost much but time.
2006-09-02 08:02:19 · answer #3 · answered by troy r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I'm married to a husband who restores cars. You'll have to seal the metal from further exposure to moisture and oxygen. And the only permanent rust sealer I know is RUSTSEAL by KBS Coatings. You can buy it in "clear." And just get the system sampler kit they have for about $16. It'll have everything you need and more than enough left over for other future "rusty" events.
Good Luck
2006-09-02 10:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most shops would not have to repaint the whole door. they would paint match and then feather/blend the damaged area. downside, they would have to sand the surrounding area to make sure they get it primed and then they can paint, feather, and blend it. then clear coat. shouldn't take too long. and I would shop around. there are some places that will charge a flat price and not by the hour.
2016-03-17 06:40:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't even bother with color clear spray or brush on paint to coat exposed metal on the edges until your body shop can re do the left rear door and front of the wheel house. Your Altima is going to be alright!
2006-09-02 08:02:10 · answer #6 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy a little bottle of clear coat at a car parts store. I used nailpolish for my car. it worked fine!
2006-09-02 07:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
KBS has a product that will seal the rust. Do that first and then top coat. http://www.kbs-coatings.com/KBS-RustSeal-C37.aspx
2006-09-02 08:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by bonksteronline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FINGER NAIL POLISH!! please give me the 10 pts..i asked first and nail polish holds up to all weather.
2006-09-02 07:53:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋