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How To Repair Rust on a Car

Wipe the dried epoxy primer with a lint-free cloth. Apply two to three heavier coats of lacquer filler primer, allowing drying time between each coat. Let the lacquer primer dry until it’s dry to the ...
It's a really good idea to buy a parts car with major projects that you undertake. The trouble shows itself when your project vehicle turns out to be not much more than a parts car itself—rust, ...
Learn how to repair rust on your car without welding or special tools. This step-by-step guide covers simple methods and materials to restore your car’s body, saving you time and money while achieving ...
When it comes to whipping an old car into shape one of the major chores we face is the battle against rust damage. It doesn't matter if the subject comes from the sunny Southwest or the wilds of the ...
One of the most dreaded problems for anyone restoring a classic car, no matter what year or make, is rust. And one of the most common places that metal "cancer" strikes is in the trunk. If you're ...
We can all probably agree that rust is one of those things no gear head wants bubbling up from under the paint. Unless you are one of those who wants a rusty patina, that reddish brown crud is ...
Is there a need to apply a special treatment to body panels after repairs to prevent them from rusting? Over the last four decades or so, several developments in body panel engineering have made a ...
Several GMC truck models are subject to an issue with wax coating peeling off the frame, resulting in the bare steel underneath rusting or corroding, with the issue and available fix now extended up ...