rust Rust repairs

[Lozzzah]

So my engine blew up, so for the time being I got a rolling body ?. So while I have the chance I want to do some rust and interior repairs...

Is it worth remvoving all the rust from the big bar that’s behind the dash and steering column and then re-spraying it with new silver zink spray or am I going into a rabbit hole which is going to be difficult to come out of?

If it is worth it and I’m going to do it, does anyone have any advice for me?

 

Cheers in advance

Edited April 7, 2018 by Lozzzah

[Ben C34]

That's just surface rust and would be super easy to sort out.

[Lozzzah]

13 minutes ago, Ben C34 said:

That's just surface rust and would be super easy to sort out.

What would be the easiest way to sort it out? Would I need to take the whole bar out?

[tridentt150v]

I'd just hand rub it with some emery, clean it up, get rid of the loose stuff, then use a good quality rust paint like galmet and top coat with a normal paint.  I'd avoid Killrust, cos it tends to flake off over time, takes a few years, but always seems to do it, which is unfortunate.

[Lozzzah]

3 hours ago, tridentt150v said:

I'd just hand rub it with some emery, clean it up, get rid of the loose stuff, then use a good quality rust paint like galmet and top coat with a normal paint.  I'd avoid Killrust, cos it tends to flake off over time, takes a few years, but always seems to do it, which is unfortunate.

What would be the best way to tackle the rust on the steering colum that’s hard to get to? Should I take it apart?

[tridentt150v]

Its your time and effort, personally I would try to do as much as I could keeping it together, but some things you will have to make a call on yourself.

[Duncan]

All skylines look like that, those parts are unpainted steel from the factory. Don't worry about addressing it at all, it's just surface rust

[Lozzzah]

Sweet as thanks for the advice. 

[junkie]

if its really bothering you, just brush paint with this - https://www.eastwood.com/por-15-silver-paint.html