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Chips in/Rust on Frame Powdercoating

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by hydronaut, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. hydronaut

    hydronaut Member

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    I have a few spots where some of the powdercoating is chipped and some surface rust is forming. These spots are quite small but want to catch them now so they do not lead to bigger spots.

    I did some searching on the forum and see a number of frame touch up techniques.

    Most sots are aprrox 1/8 - 1/4 inch. I figure I would get some 00 steel wool, rough up the spot + clean off the rust, clean/degrease and brush some Rustoleum over top overlapping a good half inch on all the spots. From what I read the brush strokes should dissapear when it dries.

    Which would be a better match - Gloss or Semi-Gloss?

    Any other recommendations appreciated.

    Thanks
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Gloss for the frame, and I use Duplicolor.
     
  3. Maxim-X

    Maxim-X Well-Known Member

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    For spot rust removal I've heard that if you get a pen with one of those gritty white erasers on the end, put it in a drill and carefully spin it on the rust spot it ill remove the rust, as long as it's not too severe. Saves a little elbow grease and puts the sander right on the spot so there is no fear of scratching up the surrounding area.
     

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