Now the car needs to be masked up for 2k high build priming which will involve thoroughly cleaning out the wheel arch for mud (there will be lots). A small skim of filler over the repair areas might be needed. Once welded it'll be ground back and the paint sanded/feathered back. The small area will have a small hole that'll require welding. The large area of rust only looks like surface and will clean up back to bare metal using a wire wheel in a drill, MBX wheel or hand held sand blaster. Also I bet there will be sealer on the inside of the 1/4 panel/wheel arch that'll need to be removed before welding. Its an easy/straightforward repair but time consuming.īefore work commences the rear bumper, tail light, wheel arch liner and 1/4 panel moulding will need to be removed and that side of the boot will need stripping to make sure nothing gets burnt/catches fire. There are people out there who may do things differently and there's always more ways to skin a cat. 1 October 2019.I'm a panel beater and painter and I'll give you a run through of the repair as if I was to do it myself. Stopping the progress of rust can prevent you from having to pay for expensive repairs to the body of your car in the future.Failing to completely remove the rust will result in the new paint you apply flaking off with bits of rust.Once the Q-tips start coming up clean, wipe the area you applied the CLR to with rubbing alcohol to remove the chemical and any grease or oil that may remain. ![]() If there is no deep penetration of rust, simply apply the CLR with different Q-tips until they start coming up clean. A body shop can determine if rust of that magnitude can be removed and repaired or if you will need to replace that component of the body of the car. If the rust has penetrated deep enough to create a hole through the door or your Q-Tip penetrates the metal, it means the rust has ruined the body component and cannot be repaired by simply painting over it. Remove rust by applying some CLR to a Q-tip and swabbing the metal. ![]() Because large chips expose more metal to moisture, there is an increased risk of rust. Adding too much paint at a time can result in dripping or bubbling.
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