How do I sort out a rusty chip?

ping · 21st July 2007, 11:41

I've just found a chip near the boot a few mm in diameter, which has gone rusty

...I will have to get some touch up paint from my local dealer, but how do I get rid of the rust first. What is the best way to ensure it's all gone before I apply primer and then the paint?

It's been raining pretty much every day, so I'm not sure when I will be able to sort the chip out (I haven't got use of a garage)...so, is there anything I can do in the interim to stop further damage from the rust?

Thanks

Glass Spider · 21st July 2007, 11:47

join the club mate, haven't sorted mine out yet, so i would be interested in what to do too Rusty Chips

allan40alt · 21st July 2007, 12:03

I would suggest a coating of Hammerite KURUST. It converts rusty metal to a clean surface in 15 minutes, then cover with touch-in paint to suit.

ping · 21st July 2007, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glass Spider

join the club mate, haven't sorted mine out yet, so i would be interested in what to do too Rusty Chips

Holy Moly that's some bad ones mate...if you want my advise get some Kurust

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

I would suggest a coating of Hammerite KURUST. It converts rusty metal to a clean surface in 15 minutes, then cover with touch-in paint to suit.

Cheers allan40alt...are you saying that if I use Kurust, I won't need to use primer? Can I get this stuff from any good diy store?

allan40alt · 21st July 2007, 15:27

No primer or undercoat required.

The small 'touch-in' bottle I have is a bit old now, but the instructions say:

'Ensure the surface is clean and free from loose rust etc. Apply directly onto the rusty area. Watch whilst the KURUST reacts with the rust and turns blue/black (if the area does not change colour then re-apply within 1 hour). Apply topcoat after 3 hours, virtually all topcoats are suitable'.

http://www.hammerite.com/uk/products/ps_kurust.html

I got mine from Halfords some years ago. Pleased to say I haven't needed it on my Civic.

Good luck.

ping · 21st July 2007, 20:05

Blimey that is good gear...thanks for the recommendation

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Glass Spider Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th June 2006 Location: London Posts: 312 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	join the club mate, haven't sorted mine out yet, so i would be interested in what to do too Rusty Chips

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,253 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would suggest a coating of Hammerite KURUST. It converts rusty metal to a clean surface in 15 minutes, then cover with touch-in paint to suit.

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,253 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	No primer or undercoat required. The small 'touch-in' bottle I have is a bit old now, but the instructions say: 'Ensure the surface is clean and free from loose rust etc. Apply directly onto the rusty area. Watch whilst the KURUST reacts with the rust and turns blue/black (if the area does not change colour then re-apply within 1 hour). Apply topcoat after 3 hours, virtually all topcoats are suitable'. http://www.hammerite.com/uk/products/ps_kurust.html I got mine from Halfords some years ago. Pleased to say I haven't needed it on my Civic. Good luck.

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ping Valve Cap Join Date: 20th May 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Blimey that is good gear...thanks for the recommendation