Got rust in a stone chip on my hood... - Toyota Yaris Forums

firebird1999us · 06-10-2009, 02:53 PM

I bought some Langka a few months ago and plan on applying it, but am concerned about how to go about removing the small rust spot...it's maybe the size of a matchstick. I've got some 2000-2500 grit sandpaper at the house -- is this the best way to go about removing the rust?

Darb · 06-10-2009, 02:59 PM

You should be able to find a fiberglass pencil at any auto or electronics parts store. I need to do the same thing for a chip on my door.

Goose · 06-10-2009, 03:04 PM

Yep, I agree that a fiberglass pencil is the way to go. Using sandpaper will work, but you'll make the area needing attention bigger in the process.

If you can find it, 3M made a paint-pen filled with a rust converting "paint". The "paint" was pretty thin and dried to a glossy black finish. I used this under touch-ups and didn't have any long-term problems with the repairs.

firebird1999us · 06-11-2009, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the advice on the fiberglass pencil

When you guys fill stone chips do you mix clear with the factory paint or apply it on top?

Does a 2009 yaris even have a clear coat?

DerFlosser · 06-11-2009, 02:32 PM

I don't think any cars use a single stage system anymore. I think it's all basecoat/clearcoat.

firebird1999us · 06-12-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerFlosser

I don't think any cars use a single stage system anymore. I think it's all basecoat/clearcoat.

So in other words just apply the base and then add clear, right? Does it matter what type of clear or is clearcoat clearcoat?

supmet · 06-12-2009, 12:34 PM

I'm pretty sure the yaris doesn't have a clear coat. Just sand with the 2000 after painting and then do a nice wax job.

Darb · 06-12-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose

Yep, I agree that a fiberglass pencil is the way to go. Using sandpaper will work, but you'll make the area needing attention bigger in the process.

If you can find it, 3M made a paint-pen filled with a rust converting "paint". The "paint" was pretty thin and dried to a glossy black finish. I used this under touch-ups and didn't have any long-term problems with the repairs.

Does this 3M "paint" have a rust neutralizer in it?
EDIT:

Seems 3M Rust Avenger has been discontinued... This blog has some other rust converting options listed. I think I'm going to try Loctite Extend.

Goose · 06-12-2009, 03:40 PM

I believe Rust Avenger did have a neutralizer, although it has been a while.

Langka and other products like it (my dealer sold me a no-name equivalent) work pretty well. Once you get the hang of the Langka, you really won't need to do the separate basecoat/clearcoat process.

Don't overcomplicate the touchup process and you'll get pretty good results.

Darb · 06-12-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose

I believe Rust Avenger did have a neutralizer, although it has been a while.

Langka and other products like it (my dealer sold me a no-name equivalent) work pretty well. Once you get the hang of the Langka, you really won't need to do the separate basecoat/clearcoat process.

Don't overcomplicate the touchup process and you'll get pretty good results.

Yeah, i think I just want to neutralize, paint it up, wet-sand, and wax.

RS07 · 06-18-2009, 03:58 PM

CLR worked for me... After that just retouch with the pen.

06-10-2009, 02:53 PM	#1
firebird1999us Drives: 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 293	Got rust in a stone chip on my hood... I bought some Langka a few months ago and plan on applying it, but am concerned about how to go about removing the small rust spot...it's maybe the size of a matchstick. I've got some 2000-2500 grit sandpaper at the house -- is this the best way to go about removing the rust?

06-10-2009, 02:59 PM	#2
Darb Bear Traffic Controller Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,833	You should be able to find a fiberglass pencil at any auto or electronics parts store. I need to do the same thing for a chip on my door. __________________ Darryl Kids Playing Chase On Freeways Get Smashed.

06-10-2009, 03:04 PM	#3
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	Yep, I agree that a fiberglass pencil is the way to go. Using sandpaper will work, but you'll make the area needing attention bigger in the process. If you can find it, 3M made a paint-pen filled with a rust converting "paint". The "paint" was pretty thin and dried to a glossy black finish. I used this under touch-ups and didn't have any long-term problems with the repairs. __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

06-12-2009, 03:40 PM	#9
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	I believe Rust Avenger did have a neutralizer, although it has been a while. Langka and other products like it (my dealer sold me a no-name equivalent) work pretty well. Once you get the hang of the Langka, you really won't need to do the separate basecoat/clearcoat process. Don't overcomplicate the touchup process and you'll get pretty good results. __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

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06-11-2009, 02:10 PM	#4
firebird1999us Drives: 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 293	Thanks for the advice on the fiberglass pencil When you guys fill stone chips do you mix clear with the factory paint or apply it on top? Does a 2009 yaris even have a clear coat?

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DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	I don't think any cars use a single stage system anymore. I think it's all basecoat/clearcoat.

06-12-2009, 12:34 PM	#7
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	I'm pretty sure the yaris doesn't have a clear coat. Just sand with the 2000 after painting and then do a nice wax job.

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RS07 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris RS HB 3D Black Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 20	CLR worked for me... After that just retouch with the pen.