How best to deal with this rust?
How best to deal with this rust?
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patmahe

Original Poster:

5,887 posts

221 months

Sunday 9th August 2009
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Hi all,

I've included a couple of pics of my girlfriends swift which has developed a small rust patch in the middle of the bonnet. I'm wondering if there is any way to treat the rust and cover the patch (touch up kit?) without respraying the whole bonnet?

All advice welcome





Thanks

valet magic

198 posts

219 months

Tuesday 11th August 2009
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You could treat it as a stone chip and get a colour stick and dab it untill you protrude the paintwork slightly then wet sand it back so its smooth and machine polish the sanding marks out.
Failing that a respray is the only way.

Robbie

PJ S

10,842 posts

244 months

Tuesday 11th August 2009
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Bilt Hamber Deox Gel - apply, cover with clingfilm for 24 hours, rinse off, dry, then as Robbie says, touch up kit from dealer or bodyshop, with clearcoat.
Drop of primer too - it'll make it very much less noticeable but not invisible.