How do you stop your car from rusting more?

Question

I have an 89 camaro with a little bit of rust on the edge of the wheel well and a spot around the door. I am saving up to fix it, but how can I stop it from rusting even more?

Answer 1

STOP RUST BEST BUY: Use the KBS Coatings System Sampler for $16. This kit will permanently seal the rust from coming back! Then topcoat with your automotive paint.

Answer 2

Buy yourself a can of Primer that closest matches your cars color (walmart usually has it or auto zone) and a can of rust stopping spray. Sand down the rust with 180 grit sand paper then go over it with 1500 grit sand paper. sand about five inches into the paint around the rust. wash what you have sanded with soap and water and let it air dry. after your done tape the surrounding area of the spot you have sanded so you dont get over spray on the good paint. Spray on the rust spray first let it sit for 15 minutes at temperatures of 60 degrees then spray on the primer.

Answer 3

You can spray it with some oil or WD40 which will prevent the rust from spreading for now or you can sand the area that is rusty and spray rustoleum primer on it. Sounds like a nice car. I have a 1968 Dodge Coronet. It needs a little body work done on it too.

Answer 4

I'm a firm beleiver in rust control products like Crown or Rust Check, these creep into tight areas and seams, applied yearly for about $100.

Answer 5

How long are you planning to take to fix it? It should not really rust much in even a few months.
Or just keep the area clean and dry.

Answer 6

you can spray some old paint from a can on it for now,,anything to slow it down some,at this point you probably already need a good door,,for it,,and maybe half quarter panels also, so id just try the best that i could,,rust is hard to stop,once it starts it hard to get rid of,,good luck hope this help,s

Answer 7

If it's only a tiny patch of rust, try putting some clear nail polish on it to stop it continuing to oxidise (rust).

Answer 8

keep it preferably in a climate controlled storage facility
Or at least garage kept year round
wash the dirt, salt.. off the car at least once a week paying attention to the wheel wells
polish/wax car 2 times a year
keep car covered when in storage
in the winter- keep a opened bag of used charcoal briquettes in the trunk and in the passenger compartment to absorb moisture

Answer 9

first get rid of the loose rust, second a acid wash like OSFO (converts the rust into galvenizing), prime, then a sealer (primers do not stop moister--sealers do.

Answer 10

Grind off the rust and fix it if applicable(bondo). Then primer it and get paint on it.