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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: mra12345 on March 20, 2016, 09:10:28 am

Title: Rust Advice
Post by: mra12345 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!

Title: Re: Rust Advice
Post by: jonnyg49 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.

Title: Re: Rust Advice
Post by: jonnyg49 on March 20, 2016, 10:01:18 am

http://unipartautostore.com/xcp-rust-blocker-spray-400ml-aerosol-for-maximum-protection.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwlLm3BRDjnML3h9ic_vkBEiQABa5oecgMmdnpAHITiDj8BUm5zgBpvOxO85nI-XJ0U-L4FZEaAoCG8P8HAQ

Title: Re: Rust Advice
Post by: mra12345 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?

Title: Re: Rust Advice
Post by: jonnyg49 on March 20, 2016, 11:03:54 am

Very lightly sand and then touch in with a brush if its only small.

Title: Re: Rust Advice
Post by: mra12345 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.