A large amount of surface rust is obvious on the side of your car, but even a small amount of surface rust can cause a lot of damage if you don't remove it. Surface rust spreads easily across the metal surface of your car, causing deeper rust to form over time. This leads to holes in the metal or paint that bubbles up underneath because of rust that builds up below it. Repair minor auto-body surface rust by taking several hours and some materials found at a local auto parts store.
Instructions
1. Sand the rusted area with a dual-action sander with 180-grit sandpaper. Sand the surface until it is smooth and most or all of the rust is gone.
2. Apply a small amount of rust-removing gel to the surface and scrub it over the metal with a steel wool pad. Work in a small 12-by-12 inch area. Squirt the area with the water bottle full of soapy warm water to keep the gel wet at all times.
3. Scrub the metal and rust with the gel and steel wool for at least five minutes. Spray the scrubbed area with the soapy water and wipe it off with paper towels to see your progress. Repeat the step until all of the rust is gone from that area.
4. Work in small areas until the entire surface has been cleaned and the rust is gone. Spray the surface with soapy water and wipe it clean with paper towels. Let it dry for thirty minutes.
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