Any advice in Dealing with rust?

didi · Senior Member

Any advice in Dealing with rust?

03_Troopy · Guru

Unfortunately most of the bigger places only do smash repairs these days and don't want to know about rust removal. I had the same problem trying to get some work done a while ago. All I can say is keep asking around.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Maybe just put a little " Kill Rust " or similar on the culprit areas for the time being. It should put a stop to it at least.

Explorer · Guru

Didi, Not sure how bad or assessible the job is but as a rust treatment I use a product called "Plus Rust Converter & Primer". Clean the area of flaky & surface rust without being too particular then brush on. Where there is an over lap onto paintwork wipe off with a damp cloth.

You would then need to use a touchp paint of some sort, Auto shops sell pressure paks for most applications.

This stuff definately works have tried other brands but have found the "Plus" brand far better. Pretty hard to get but if You are interested can chase up the distributor for You. 1 litre cost about $30.00 from memory.

Mike.

Moorey · Senior Member

Hi Didi

If the rust is around the window and is under the rubber window seal then the window would have to be removed to access the area otherwise the problem will spread under the rubber. If the door rust is around the edge it is probably rusting between the outer skin and the door where it is joined. If this is so then there is a bit of work required to remedy the spread. If the rust is from untreated bumps , scratches or where paint has faded to bare metal then it can be fixed by lightly rubbing with a wire brush to remove any flakes and painting on a rust converter.

As explorer said any converter spreading onto non affected areas is to be cleaned off fairly quickly to prevent paint damage. Once the converter has worked , you will see the change in colour of the metal, wipe down. Mask up the area and spray a cover of primer. Remember two or three light coats are better than one heavy coat that may run. When the final coat is dry lightly sand with a wet and dry sand paper with a little water.

When the area has dried apply the top coat. These paints are available in auto shops like supacheap and you will find the staff in these shops are always willing to assist. Do not be afraid to ask questions on the forum there is always someone more qualified than me to answer.

David

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Best take it to caravan repairer .. Or do yourself . Check or search YouTube

Mutley · Senior Member

A neighbour had similar work done & unfortunately the price you were quoted is pretty much what he paid. They cut out the affected area, replaced & resprayed it.

Jaahn · Guru

Hi Didi,

All older vehicles suffer from the dreaded rust. Particularly if you like the beach areas. cry I think you have a Sprinter, as I have also. My suggestion is to get on to it soon, as the seams over the roof and around the gutter etc will probably also be in need of a touch up. Even if you have to pay good money to do this it will be worth it to get it done before it gets worse. When I did a few of repairs on my roof seams the spots turned into holes as I removed the rust furious Not what I was expecting.

Perhaps you might meet an older tradesman at the campgrounds that would like a few dollars for a bit of work. biggrin Might do a good job with no time constraints on the job.

good luck Jaahn

JCT · Veteran Member

Being a Pom vehicle rust is something we grew up with. All my family used Hammerite paint, which is a rust 'curer', sealer and primer all in one.
It can be obtained in a few colours so is ideal as an undercoat.
I have just checked on line and it can be obtained here in Australia.
Well worth lookin at, personally I will continue to use it should the need arise.

www.hammerite.com.

Good luck Colin

didi · Senior Member

Thank you all. Just not sure I can do this work myself. It is around the window so window may well have to come out as you said. But I dont think anything will need cutting out as they are not big areas. Really just don't know anyone to do it for price I can afford.

didi · Senior Member

Moorey wrote:
Sounds about right Moorey. But just dont feel confident enough to do it myself. Need to take a course in motor body repairs at this rate. Thanks anyway

Hi Didi
If the rust is around the window and is under the rubber window seal then the window would have to be removed to access the area otherwise the problem will spread under the rubber. If the door rust is around the edge it is probably rusting between the outer skin and the door where it is joined. If this is so then there is a bit of work required to remedy the spread. If the rust is from untreated bumps , scratches or where paint has faded to bare metal then it can be fixed by lightly rubbing with a wire brush to remove any flakes and painting on a rust converter.
As explorer said any converter spreading onto non affected areas is to be cleaned off fairly quickly to prevent paint damage. Once the converter has worked , you will see the change in colour of the metal, wipe down. Mask up the area and spray a cover of primer. Remember two or three light coats are better than one heavy coat that may run. When the final coat is dry lightly sand with a wet and dry sand paper with a little water.
When the area has dried apply the top coat. These paints are available in auto shops like supacheap and you will find the staff in these shops are always willing to assist. Do not be afraid to ask questions on the forum there is always someone more qualified than me to answer.

David

didi · Senior Member

Explorer wrote:
Didi, Not sure how bad or assessible the job is but as a rust treatment I use a product called "Plus Rust Converter & Primer". Clean the area of flaky & surface rust without being too particular then brush on. Where there is an over lap onto paintwork wipe off with a damp cloth.
You would then need to use a touchp paint of some sort, Auto shops sell pressure paks for most applications.
This stuff definately works have tried other brands but have found the "Plus" brand far better. Pretty hard to get but if You are interested can chase up the distributor for You. 1 litre cost about $30.00 from memory.
Mike.

Sounds good Mike. Just not sure I could do it without making a bigger mess!

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Where do you live ? If at present if you can ? Spray rust converter on bad areas . Then drown it with fish oil or similar on the inside by removing inside panels or drilling holes then plugging after .i use A compressor with engine degreaser gun full of fish oil .. I have the welding and cutting gear if you live in outer subs of Sydney ..

didi · Senior Member

Aus-Kiwi wrote:
Where do you live ? If at present if you can ? Spray rust converter on bad areas . Then drown it with fish oil or similar on the inside by removing inside panels or drilling holes then plugging after .i use A compressor with engine degreaser gun full of fish oil .. I have the welding and cutting gear if you live in outer subs of Sydney ..

Thanks aus-Kiwi but I am on the Murray River atm and will be going up to the Flinders over the next month. But cheers for your advice