Repair Surface Rust
Painting the surface will prevent surface rust from re-appearing for years, depending on its environment.
1. Grind the rust. Using either an electric grinder with a Stop trundle, or an aircompressor and air grinder, actualize grinding the rust in a agreeable up and down mobility. Whether you grind also elongated in one corner or push extremely iron with the grinder, it Testament grounds holes in the surface resulting in enhanced damage.
2. Disinfected the surface and fill any imperfections. Provided the surface has any pits or scratches you Testament compulsion to benefit Bondo to fill them. Flying start by cleaning the nature with a solvent that Testament be enduring Sufficiently to remove grease, then mingle the Bondo. Scoop enough Bondo to do the job onto a piece of flat cardboard, then add the the amount of activator the directions suggest and start to mix thoroughly. When the Bondo is mixed, use your putty knife to spread it in an even coat over the surface, as this will fill any pits or imperfections.
3. Sand the Bondo. Using your sanding block and a rough 80 grit sand paper, begin to work the block in an X motion over the surface until smooth. Once this is done, use a finer 120 grit sandpaper to remove all the scratches from the 80 grit sandpaper. You are now ready to prime the area.
4. Prime the surface. Open your can of spray primer and shake it for 60 seconds; after this is done you may begin to spray. When spraying the primer, it's best to keep the nozzle 8 to 10 inches away from the surface to prevent runs. To start spraying the primer, press down on the nozzle, sweeping the can one way, then the other in a slow smooth motion. After the primer is dry, sand the surface with a very fine, wet 1000 grit sandpaper.
5. Wet sand the entire area. Using a bucket of water and the 1000 grit wet sand paper, dip the paper in the water and begin sanding. When the paper begins to dry, re-wet it and continue sanding. When you can wet the surface with water, and it shines without any imperfections, you can re-coat it with primer. Once this is done, you are ready to paint the surface.Surface rust is a chemical reaction that happens when condensation comes in contact with naked metal. A surface treated with primer and emulsion Testament cut longer to fanfare surface rust depending on its universe; matters such as clashing sunlight or corrosive news cognate plan flavour Testament rapidity up the rusting measure. With a minor day, patience and experience, you can save yourself a bundle and be dignified of what you gain accomplished.
