Rust Stains?

[shawnw]

Any ideas on how to get rust staining off of paint? (White in this case) I've got the staining on the rear hatch from where it was/is rusty below the window and from the license plate bolts.

Is there a product that would help? Buff, polish or sand?

Thanks in advance,

Shawn

[91blufestiva]

Is it just surface rust? I would say use ruff sand paper.

[shawnw]

Its not even actual rust. Its where there was rust above and the constant rain/damp has caused the colour in the rust to run down into the paint below.

[Pocket_Rocket]

I used rubbing alcohol to get some out, and used a rubbing compound for the stubborn ones.

[hotfordcat]

Go to Napa and look for TR-3 resin wax and polish.

[elcamino1]

Try extra fine rubbing compound,by hand or with a buffer!

[milehighbear]

We use to use comet cleanser to get surface rust stains off back in old days. Just wet a rag, put little comet on it, and rub gently. Then wax it after your done.

[FB71]

CLR works very well to lift rust stains out of paint. Doesn't hurt the paint.

http://www.jelmar.com/CLRbasic.htm

[25Horseplay]

^^Thats what I have done before. The Comet.

[packrat427]

Mequires Fine cut or glaze , will take it right off and poilsh it up .
The rust stains will go away fast , I always have to use it on mine (Illinois salt) just loves munching on my car .

[elcamino1]

We use to use comet cleanser to get surface rust stains off back in old days. Just wet a rag, put little comet on it, and rub gently. Then wax it after your done.

I remember my dad using comet back in the day at his body shop,it would dull the paint a little then he would hit it with the buffer!!!

[hawkdoc60]

Wouldn't Simple Green work, or is that too corrosive?

[Biff]

try that CLR liquid, their commercial says it gets rid of rust, lime scale, etc???

[shawnw]

thanls for the tips. I'll give this a try this weekend as I do a little preventative body work. I'll try and take some before and after pics.

[festivaWES]

3M's Perfect It III compound and a buffer.