Charles89 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I noticed my roof has a small chip awhile ago, didn't pay too much attention to it and only recently I realised it started to rust.... It's probably around 3-5mm wide.I really don't wanna be respraying the roof... Is there anything I can do to stop the rust from spreading without respraying it? Thanks! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.3.2.G.T.R Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 hit it with rust guard to stop it spreading further, perhaps u can touch up the spot afterwards Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6870182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I noticed my roof has a small chip awhile ago, didn't pay too much attention to it and only recently I realised it started to rust.... It's probably around 3-5mm wide. I really don't wanna be respraying the roof... Is there anything I can do to stop the rust from spreading without respraying it? Thanks! 20130525_141843.jpg Hey Charles, whatever you do DON'T leave it like that for too long! I left the one on my bootlid and now all the clear has peeled and it looks like shit! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6870188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGTRX Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Use rust neutralizer or converter before you touch it up to stop any rust from spreading Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6870280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles89 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Is it true that if you use rust neutraliser or converter, the spot will turn brown?....Is it something that I can get away with just touch up paint?.... Or is it gonna look hidious after converting it? Also, some rust is actually under a little bit of the paint...Can someone give me a rough walkthrough of how or what to do pleaseeeee haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6871753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGTRX Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Yeah it turns brown or black. Try to touch it up you won't do any more damage. Just build it up over a week or so. Tape up the area and give it a sand with some 1000 and then 2000 grit. Then cut polish and waxed it. See how you go. Worst case you stuff it totally and get fixed by a panel beater. Won't cost you anymore. Not a hard job just takes time and patients. See if you can get some etch primer for the first coat. Cheers Edited May 30, 2013 by XGTRX Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6871825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles89 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ahhh thanks for the tips, do I need to sand back bits of the current paint too? before I rust convert it?... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6871861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGTRX Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yeah better to do if it's lifted. Then mask it and wet sand with 1000 grit. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6872238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekos Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 your best bet is to take it to someone who know what they are doing, it might cost more upfront but in the end it will be cheaper and will look much better!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6872733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
etab4u85 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Yeah it turns brown or black. Try to touch it up you won't do any more damage. Just build it up over a week or so. Tape up the area and give it a sand with some 1000 and then 2000 grit. Then cut polish and waxed it. See how you go. Worst case you stuff it totally and get fixed by a panel beater. Won't cost you anymore. Not a hard job just takes time and patients. See if you can get some etch primer for the first coat. Cheers yeah but you will need a spray gun for etch primer and you only use etch primer when the whole panel is stripped back to bare metal.its not for small repairs. you only need normal 2k primer. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6879397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles89 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hmm... Honestly, I don't really care about how it will turn out lol, because my car has so many minor faults on all the panels of the car, it's due for a respray anyway.. But not now. Guess I'll just sand back a little bit of the paint so I can remove all the rust or kill it, prime it, and spray it, then clear it, while all taped up.Another thing I noticed with my car is, on the bonnet.. It seems like stone chips are causing my clear to bubble and eventually peel... So my question, why does stone chip causes my clear to bubble?Gonna quick fix that with a bit of sanding and reclearing over the weekend.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6880031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Lol yeah my whole car needs a respray but it has white stickers holding the paint on! Nobody really notices but they have been there for about 3 years Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6880041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles89 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Haha yeah, I'm just waiting for someone to cover the cost of my respray lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6880044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Haha yeah, I'm just waiting for someone to cover the cost of my respray lol I figure as long as mine will be seeing track days, texi, hill climbs and daily use it just has to look good from a distance Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6880046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles89 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 ^ +1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/425862-tiny-spot-of-rust-on-my-roof/#findComment-6880048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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