Surface rust removal

[sundogforlove]

I have a very functional 1991 gmc van that is starting to look like crap and has some rust above the rain gutter. Will this work there? Should I remove the caulking in that area? Can I finish off with primer and finish in a spray can as I probably will have to pick away at it? Thanks

[houseofburn]

Will removing surface rust slow the spread of new rust? I have this idea of rust as a kind "breeder."

[leikuri]

The best way and fastest is to sand blast, i have done it very meny times on cars and trucks.. i have tried brushes and all things...but you get the best result if you sand blast it, and when you have blasted take your airpistol and take of all the remaining sand. When your redy pencil on some primer and be sure there is not moisture in the garage if it is you probely need to start over, but american cars have better steel... European cars have very bad and thin steel.. sorry my english :)

[ononestyles]

this is a great informational video. I am trying to restore a 1964 impala right now. i have this same kind of rust all around the window trim areas and everyone has told me that i need to take it and get it media blasted. i am definitely going to try this first. going to order some flexible grinding disc and rustroy right now if i can find it. thanks for the knowledge

[defect0r1]

awesome man, very hard finding people that actually know what they're talking about. plus they SHOULD be paying you, i've added a few things to my shopping list after seeing this :)

[arcanica]

His attractive voice is very distracting for me in trying to get the gist of this video. Oh well, will have to watch it a few more times is all :D

[gomezsandy]

very informative, though it would be nice if the video person were a bit more stable...LOL!!!

[boogietronix]

Great vid bro!

[OzPricey]

Sick video's restolad! I am your cyber-apprentice!! :-)

[Dosalt]

grinding wheel for rust removing? why not use a 80-50grit sanding pad

[thr33wisemonks]

Thanks for that. Thats just what I wanted to know. I need to replace my windscreen but I can't replace it until the rust is removed from around it. Whoever had the car had boggied it up with hardener slightly covering over the rubber which supports the windscreen. Now I know what to do.

[dbrb253630]

Great demo. I use a rotary wire brush tool, or synthetic fibre brush tool for celaing up surface rust and pitting. Especially good for around unusual shapes and apertures. A great product that I would recommend is Fertan rust treatment. I believe it is non-toxic, can be welded and painted directly upon and comes in a spray bottle.

[walliwalibus]

Nice, I am working on a 1976 Pontiac Catalina, and the roof was a question since it had a cover and i see bubbles. So this answered that and i am set.

[stevebigler]

I can't find these flexi pads in America.

Re RustRoy... is it not Phosphoric Acid? Thoughts on that instead?

[snakeoil24]

Like the flex grinder pads alot, but maybe the drill bits need a bit of help. Carbide air tool bit might work faster.

[Trendyrapslut]

are you sure about all that primer on that specific pinchweld?because i think windshield have a specific adhesive that's supposed to have actual windshield primer. correct me if I'm wrong.

[restolad]

Trendyrapslut my man you are 100% correct

all windshield apatures are painted, to prevent rusting

then on the painted surface, either a glue for a thermo eletric

wind screen seal or a primer on the glass &

painted opening for a urethane seal kit .

hope this helps answer ur question . this car had a old

fashioned rubber seal,

[Runningidiot]

Nice video.. very informative.

I own a Chrysler VE Regal which I am currently working. Re-building the front suspension at the moment.. good fun.

Keep up the good work.

[tonydemchy]

Guys guys guys !!! back up on the close up dramas ,

, its only home video, if you want professional

footage he could make a dvd series, but then you will have to pay for that

[B15HOP]

The camera might have a macro mode for close up filming.

[B15HOP]

I've been told about the discs too. Although I haven't tried one, I can see that wire brushes don't work as well as they probably should.

[wagner03mustang]

great video

[fx451Jockey]

Not seen these flexible discs before, may give them a try.

Just a shame your camera will not focus close up :-(

[retrogazele]

why dont you get a hard metal brush..put it on your drill and do the whole thing easier..?

[restolad]

have you tryed both methods ??? i dont bother with a rotary wire brush any more , they are very slow at removing oxide (rust)

the wires blunt and fold over, which results in heating the panel and glazing the oxide ,.

modern products are available- EG stripping wheels and flexible discs. give them a try

[retrogazele]

cool..no i havent tried them..maybe there better..i like you videos man..so next one should be preparing bare metal for primer..didnt really understand the last bit with the stuff you put on..cheers

[Cptntasty]

@restolad What is "glazing the oxide"?