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06-10-2009, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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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?
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06-10-2009, 02:59 PM | #2 |
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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.
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06-10-2009, 03:04 PM | #3 |
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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.
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06-11-2009, 02:10 PM | #4 |
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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? |
06-11-2009, 02:32 PM | #5 |
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I don't think any cars use a single stage system anymore. I think it's all basecoat/clearcoat.
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06-12-2009, 11:10 AM | #6 |
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06-12-2009, 12:34 PM | #7 |
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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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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. Last edited by Darb; 06-12-2009 at 01:22 PM. |
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06-12-2009, 03:40 PM | #9 |
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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.
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06-18-2009, 03:58 PM | #11 |
CLR worked for me... After that just retouch with the pen.
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