I Need help with do it your self rust repair?
December 8th, 2008
thats_reyven2u asked:
I am a do it your self person and need to do some rust repair done on my car on my. Can any one give me some tips on materials to use and where I might get them. And where I can buy or check out a book on auto body repair. I own a 1988 Toyota Celica with only 134000 miles on it and would like to make this 20 year old car look nice again. Can anyone help?
MITCHELL
I am a do it your self person and need to do some rust repair done on my car on my. Can any one give me some tips on materials to use and where I might get them. And where I can buy or check out a book on auto body repair. I own a 1988 Toyota Celica with only 134000 miles on it and would like to make this 20 year old car look nice again. Can anyone help?
MITCHELL
the whole secret is cleanliness-its like cleaning a wound .
cut or grind out ALL the old rusty bits.if these are load bearing or important they must be replaced with steel ie welded if cosmetic ie door panelsetc a fibre glass and filler repair will do.there are loads of books for this with pictorial examples.try a small area or repair first. but remember no matter how good a job you make of the repair matching the paint is just always pure luck.but go for it!there is nothing more satisfying than having done it yourself!
KBS Coatings is a great brand for sealing rust. Check out their website for details or look for their booth at most car shows.