Primer for Rust

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Tommie38

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758 posts

195 months

Friday 16th October 2020
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I have some rust on a 2003 Mercedes that will require a tiny bit of welding and grinding back.

Broadly, a small section of the lip for the boot that the rubber seal sits on has corroded and come away. I’m getting that cut out and new metal welded in but there are also a couple of other areas of surface rust that will get ground back and repainted. All hidden under the new rubber seal that I will be fitting.

I have the colour and lacquer but would welcome advice on primer. Is a simple high zinc rust treating primer the answer or is there anything more sophisticated? I’ve seen lots of recommendations for brands like Bilt Hamber. In the past have used things like Kurust and even Hammerite but I’d imagine the technology has moved on.

Thoughts?

Car is galvanised and otherwise rust free.

mbwoy84

621 posts

113 months

Saturday 17th October 2020
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Bilt Hamber Electrox, followed by Lechler TI, then your basecoat

Tommie38

Original Poster:

758 posts

195 months

Saturday 17th October 2020
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Aah - I just ordered Hydrate 80.