13 Simple Steps to Get Rid of Your Car's Corrosion and Rust

Over several years' time and constant susceptibility to rain, sleet, snow and ice, a car or truck's body panels can start to suffer from rust and at some point may end up being punctured. As expected, these punctures or holes can really look unappealing and reduce the quality of your car at resale, as well as likely bring on the specific car structure to destabilize.

Before this presents itself there is a product that you must use that will resolve the holes, prevent the corrosion and help you restore the body panels to like-new condition. Bondo is the name of that product, and Bondo putty can serve as the filler you will need to rebuild the openings and make a fine, firm new seal over any of your car or trucks broken panel sections. Bondo putty is generally sold as a 'kit' with the materials and basic equipment you need to deal with minor renovations. Nevertheless, if you want a finalized product that looks like an expert prepared it, you must apply the process below:

1. First, before starting any car or truck repair job, extensively clean the vehicle and make all your equipments and supplies ready

2. Mark the destroyed section with a thick marker, enabling extra space for rust or other deterioration that has compromised the metal.

3. Using a 'rat tail' file bore into the borders of the hole by using back and forth strokes along the whole perimeter. Grind down the damaged parts until you have made it to good, solid metal, getting rid of all the damaged or corroded sections completely.

4. Next, stick a wire brush wheel to your power drill and sand the marked region until you come to bare metal, leaving no paint behind in the section you marked earlier. When finished, clear the section thoroughly with some paint thinner on a soft rag to erase any grease or oil.

5. If the spot to be filled in is minimal, conceal from the inside with a piece of duct-tape checking that it sticks well. For bigger holes or regions, cut a patch using wire screen that is substantial enough to cover the hole, overlapping it at least two inches.

6. Next blend the Bondo putty as directed.

7. Put on a thick layer of putty to the underside edges around the compromised section using the spatula equipped with the Bondo. For smaller holes, level it nicely into the hole and feather outwards onto the metal. For broader parts, center the screen over the hole and the spatula to level in the Bondo over the screen and then feather. Let the putty to dry corresponding to the directions.

8. Once dried out, blend some more Bondo and apply a thin layer over the screen on the underside of the body panel. Let the putty dry according to directions.

9. With your third Bondo application, put on a thick layer in an outward, fan-like gesture using the given squeegee. You want a layer thick enough that it is higher than the surrounding metal. Let dry.

10. By means of a sanding block and 200 grit sandpaper, sand the putty in a circular movement, keeping some putty above the metal surface.

11. Utilizing 400 grit paper, you then plan to sand fully down to the good metal around the damaged area, using smooth motions and delicate force. You can shift to 1000 grit if you choose and the appearance will be even better. Replace your sandpaper when it clogs.

12. It's likely if this is your very first time using Bondo and repairing a body panel, that your first try out might not give the results you wish for. If that is the case, just blend up a little more Bondo, smooth it on, let it dry and try sanding it down again.

13. Once accomplished your fulfillment the section is geared up for primer and paint.

Majestic Collision Repair is Guelph's auto body analysts]. If you've been in an accident and are likely to require collision repair, they'll take you step-by-step throughout the entire operation. They transactspecifically with your insurance company, and also supply you with valet shuttle service and rental car assistance. As a great finishing touch, they also provide a complimentary car detailing. If you've been in an accident, or just are in need of some cosmetic work done, Majestic Collision is your body shop Guelph.