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Offline mra12345

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Rust Advice
« on: March 20, 2016, 09:10:28 am »
I have a small patch of rust on my drivers side door sill.  Doubt it would qualify for the VW warranty a it looks like it has been touched up by previous owner and is now beginning to bubble through.  Has anyone else tried a bit of DIY on this area?  I am not looking for a perfect job given its location and the fact I will be probably moving the car on as a trade in in the next 1-2years, just looking to stop the rust advancing so don't think its worth body shop prices if I can DIY.

Any recommendations on products?  Guess its a case of wet/dry sand down the rust, apply some rust eater / primer, spray paint small area and then clear lacquer?  Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks!

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Re: Rust Advice
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2016, 09:59:55 am »
Dab some anti rust paint over it and re touch in, should stop it getting any worse.


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Re: Rust Advice
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2016, 11:01:16 am »
Thanks - so you reckon sand off and then just spray on rust blocker.  Better to get a touch up brush on paint or spray paint for a small area?

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Re: Rust Advice
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2016, 11:03:54 am »
Very lightly sand and then touch in with a brush if its only small.

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Re: Rust Advice
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2016, 12:01:14 pm »
Okay got the paint on order so will get it done on the easter weekend if its dry.  Hopefully sorts it out for a while.