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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 ...
Most serious restoration projects start with the body. If you are as lucky as we are, that body is a relatively solid and rust-free example of Mopar's best. Our 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T is a project ...
Rust can be unpredictable. Sometimes parts rust from the outside in and others from the inside out. There are of course areas of certain cars that always suffer rust damage and it's as predictable as ...
Q: I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota that has frame rust and rot that needs repair. Where do I start? A: Depending on the rust, you may be able to buy a prefabricated cap to go over and reinforce the rusted ...
A car can expire from rust. Although newer models withstand rust far better than older ones, no car is totally immune. Driving a car in a humid environment makes it even more vulnerable. Additionally, ...
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 ...
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John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader with concerns about visible rust on his car’s calipers. The Car Doctor answers a question from a reader with concerns about ...
This story was originally published in 2017 and updated. Those white lines of brine that the state Department of Transportation and other agencies apply to highways to fight snow and ice are costing ...