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[asmith88]

few spots of rust on a 1991 mini wondering how to remove the rust, and if its easy to remove and respray the paint, not sure if it is worth the hassle. thanks

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[jimmymcgregor]

all i can think of is rust cure and that but ,i had have that problem as well so ,if you find out let me know

[asmith88]

i seen a rust remover in halfords which brings it back down to the bare metal, but its the respraying that worries me, do you think its easy enough, any tips?

[iansmini]

what iv done with mine for now is just a touch up with hammerite it doesn't look too bad as the paint was already black to begin with!

[asmith88]

yea but im worried more about the rust rather than the look of the rust

[iansmini]

you can use a wire brush remove all loose bits of rust then use kurust (right spelling?) after an hour or so apply another coat wait till it dries of any minute holes appear you can filler and or use alluminium strips iv used metalik, good stuuf (not sure about the spelling again) smooth over with the applicator wait till dry and paint with hammerite either with tin form or spray can its good use for preventing the rust spreading

Edited by iansmini, 03 February 2008 - 05:45 PM.

[asmith88]

sorry if that was unclear i meant the effect it could have.

[iansmini]

oh sorry it could have numerous effects if its surface rust then you'll be lucky, however it could rot away more metal spread create holes that will need welding etc.

Edited by iansmini, 03 February 2008 - 05:52 PM.

[asmith88]

yea i think its just surface rust, il get the rust of no problem with the rust remover but i know im goin to destroy the car trying to paint it

[iansmini]

you might end up doing a not so good job but at least it keeps the rust re-forming till you get it re-sprayed

[ginger_monkey]

Think you might need a new scuttle panel. If not it'll be take it back with a grinder, treat the area. Filler or fiberglass the hole and paint. A quick fix really as you need that panel to be in good shape.

[panelbeaterpeter]

As ginger monkey said really, ideally you would replace the panel, as you can never get rid of rust when it gets to that stage, either that or you cut it out and patch it with clean metal. A quick fix would be as said above, but only expect it to last about 6 months until you see it bubbling again.

[Retro_10s]

I'd put money on all of that rust not being surface rust. Looks like ther'es horrors underneath mate,..

Think about how long you want to keep the mini, rust can only get worse unless you cut it all out and put nfresh metal in there and the treat it to a good coat of paint applied correctly. If you'r not gonna keep the car that long,.. the quick fix is for you,... if you do want to keep it,.. then fix it properly and you wont have to worry ever again.