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Title: How to remove rust stains?
Post by: Hipo giddyup on July 06, 2014, 10:00:02 PM

Not sure where else to post this. I have noticed a rust stain on my paint from a bare metal or phosphate covered part. This is on the passenger side of my 1967 coupe door jamb and is the metal attachment for the roof rail weatherstripping. Curious if there is a chemical that will remove this stain. Kinda like a "magic erase" for the car. This is also base coat clear coat. Thanks

Title: Re: How to remove rust stains?
Post by: J_Speegle on July 06, 2014, 11:36:03 PM

I would remove the screw. move the end of the weather strip up and clean that area with some light polish. Then treat the rust, oil the end and the screw and put everything back together.


Has worked fine for me - on single stage paints

Title: Re: How to remove rust stains?
Post by: Hipo giddyup on July 07, 2014, 12:25:57 PM

 Any suggestions on products??? Would evaporust "destroy" the rust on contact?? I have not used it yet but have heard great things about it.. If not, any other brands?? Thanks so much.

Title: Re: How to remove rust stains?
Post by: CharlesTurner on July 07, 2014, 02:04:16 PM

Evapo-rust requires parts to be soaked and it will lift paint on parts left in the bath, I would definitely not even consider it.  All this needs is a little bit of hand polish to rub it out as Jeff mentioned.

Title: Re: How to remove rust stains?
Post by: Hipo giddyup on July 07, 2014, 02:20:11 PM

 Thanks, I'll give it a try and post a pic.. :)

Title: Re: How to remove rust stains?
Post by: sportyworty on July 12, 2014, 12:18:29 AM

If it is still there after a light rub try a clay bar and White Vinegar, next Acetone lastly CLR
 Home Depot carried it.

Title: Re: How to remove rust stains?
Post by: 1forfords on October 15, 2014, 10:17:31 PM

There is a product called "Whink", it works like magic on rust stains. I have used it on numerous surfaces with no problems, but I would test an area.