rust

[Harrytherid]

I have recently observed a minute (pin prick size with 5mm dia. stain round it) rust spot on one of my cab doors, Does anyone have a reliable and easy cure for such a thing.

 

[Robmac]

I've used Jenolite before now to get rid of rust.

That wasn't a painted area though but it did work well. It may be worth a look at some of their products.

 

[Moonraker 2]

I have used a rust buster ( sorry can't remember the trade name) on small spots. It hardens the rust to metal. You could then sand and spot paint.

 

[trevskoda]

You will have to grind the paint back, rust treat and best to paint with a zink rich primer before repainting, have you removed the inner trim panel to see if it started from inside or was it a stone chip, has the inside of all panels been waxol treated or other rust profer, same with all box sections.

 

[Harrytherid]

Thanks fellows, much the answers I was expecting but not hoping for. I now remember that I had similar on the bonnet several years ago and I put a tiny blob of silicone mastic over it which is still there and no further trouble but not as neat as I would like. I might try a better version of that or maybe a small punched disc of self adhesive vinyl over a minute spot of Jenolite, I will see how it goes. Must be easy and quick or it will not get done.