i ahve a 2005 Nissan Altima and i scratched the side of the car and the dent started rusting over time. what should i do? i know i can go to Nissan's body shop and have them work on it but that would cost me and arm and a leg- any suggestions?
2007-07-24 11:09:42 · 7 answers · asked by shanekwah 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
filler and sanding then eventualy paint it when u have $
2007-07-24 11:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by SEXY MAMI 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what I have done. Sand away the rust (tools depend on size, coarse grit sanding block is often good, sometimes a screwdriver blade helps remove tough spots quickly). Clean area of dust, then spray (not too richly) with zinc-rich primer (cover adjacent paint with masking tape and old newspaper). Let dry. Possibly repeat this step once or twice for solid coverage. This will do to prevent more rust. If you want to paint, you can spray paint on top of the dry primer (again, use masking tape around the area). You will always see the dent but it will no longer rust. Supplies for this are available at Wal-Mart and all auto supply stores.
Any repair with complete dent removal and invisible result will cost you big bucks (give or take a few). So that is why I have some dents in my car (fender, door, bumper) but they don't rust.
2007-07-25 05:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by m88888888h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rust under paint does that arm and leg thing and can even take other body parts if you let the rust run wild. What do you pay insurance for anyway? Get it fixed soon. Heat speeds up chemical reactions. Oxidation of iron/steel is a chemical reaction.
2007-07-24 21:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase a scratch removal kit at the auto parts store, located at their paint and body area. It has everything you need to remove small dents and scratches in one kit.
2007-07-24 18:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by Harleyheritage91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my brother is this head guy at a nissan place..so i should know what i'm talking about..and i can help you.."the cheap way"...get some sand paper..sand just the spot down and get some filler car paint from any local store..that should do it
2007-07-24 18:15:48 · answer #5 · answered by kim12482000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to any body shop, it won't be that expensive, surely less than the dealer
2007-07-24 18:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET SOME TOUCH PAINT APPLY IT TO THE PANEL THAT WILL BUY YOU TIME AND LOOK BETTER BUT DONT WAIT TO LONG OR THE SHOP WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE DOOR PANEL THEY WILL HAVE TO CHANGE IT
2007-07-24 21:20:00 · answer #7 · answered by CHRIS B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋