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wuts a good way to get rid off rust

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 50 Y QUE, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. 50 Y QUE
    Joined: Jul 18, 2009
    Posts: 5

    50 Y QUE
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    im new 2 hamb and im working on my first project most of the rust is on the inside on the doors roof excetera any general tips on how to start this project 1950 oldsmobile 2 door fast back just the shell no engine just the body in pretty good condition

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    Last edited: Aug 1, 2009
  2. Salty
    Joined: Jul 24, 2006
    Posts: 2,258

    Salty
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    from Florida

    Not alot of info to go off of and the pics arn't that conclusive.

    If you got rot, cut it out and weld new in.

    if it's surface rust strip disk it out, if the metal is too thin, cut it out and weld new in.

    Pitting, blast it, see the above two if the pitting is too severe.
     
  3. 50 Y QUE
    Joined: Jul 18, 2009
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    50 Y QUE
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    hhaa your right cant seee the rust haha ill take pics later but thanks i think its mostly surface rust ill post picstures up soon thanks though
     
  4. KUZTOM
    Joined: May 6, 2008
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    With Salty on that ,but will add, best to rust kill anything that you think is still there,cause IT will come back to haunt ya ;)
    Kool BODY STYLE ! what ya gunna do ? post pics of ya progress ,good luck.
     

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