Re: Rust tips

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> My procedure so far - use _small_ wire brush (appx 7mm in diameter) to
> scrape off rust, (accidentally getting some of the surrounding paint) apply
> some primer, sand a little, paint with car color, sand & polish, then apply
> clearcoat. Poliish if neccesary.

My understanding is that even for a tiny speck of rust you have to take
a *large* area down to clean shiny metal.  The rust extends into the
sheet metal, down and around, if you don't really get it all your work
is wasted...

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