Rust neutralizer on painted surface question (1 Viewer)

[jvincig01]

I am restoring some old running boards and removed my old ones. I noticed there is a combination of surface rust that is sitting on top of the paint that I can prob scratch off and then there is rust sitting on the body.

What would you guys recommend doing. I know some will say completely removed the paint, cut out the old rust, patch it up, etc etc, but I’m looking for a half thorough job because I am looking to frame off this thing in a few years so I want something that will do the job for now.

Any recommendations?

 

[Martyt]

This stuff is not cheap but pretty good

 

[Martyt]

I have a couple of small places on my rig with light surface rust and will use Black Star— I used it on light surface areas underneath

 

[jvincig01]

I have a couple of small places on my rig with light surface rust and will use Black Star— I used it on light surface areas underneath

Very cool. Never heard of it. I will look into it! Thanks!!

 

[BlueMarblePA]

Has anyone ever used Eastwood rust encapsulator

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

I’ve used navel jelly on some small spots to covert.

 

[imyahucklbrry]

^x2^

 

[germaneighter]

View attachment 1704946 This stuff is not cheap but pretty good

I use a similar product from the local "Wholesale Auto Paint store. It's about $22 a can.

 

[FJ40Jim]

Does this spray actually dry to a hard purple-black sorta paint? Or does it convert rust, but wipes off of paint?

 

[germaneighter]

Does this spray actually dry to a hard purple-black sorta paint? Or does it convert rust, but wipes off of paint?

I would say it does convert the rust but you do not wipe it off. It does dry to a dark purple/black.....referring to the spray bomb type. So far I have used the spray bomb rust converter on wheels and inside the frame rails. (any areas hard to reach) I've used it on freshly media-blasted parts and on light rust bloom on bare metal that has been bare for 2-3 years (stored inside). I use it like a pre-primer and do not wipe it off. Instructions call to spray 2-3 coats 3-4 minutes apart. I usually use an acid etching primer over it anywhere from an hour to 24 hours, depending on ambient temp. Then paint with top coats.

For me, the spray bomb converter is best suited for any area not easily sanded or blasted. I wouldn't use the spray bomb type on any scale-type or deep rust. I used it on the inside rim of a steal wheel that was heavily pitted with rust. I blasted this pitting with a harsh media but the pits still looked to have some dark spots at the bottom of the pits. (using this wheel as a spare due to the pitting....)

 

[White Stripe]

Has anyone ever used Eastwood rust encapsulator

I used their rust converter, it worked well. I let it drip down in between spotwelds that were only a little rusty. It has a very light viscosity so it seems to really get into nooks and crannies.

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

View attachment 1704946 This stuff is not cheap but pretty good

Is this any different than the stuff you can get at any hardware store?
Like Rust-Oleum or Loctite Rust Converters

 

[thecrazygreek]

Naval jelly stops it.

Brush it on, pressure wash it off...