What do you use?

[75glnt]

Hey guys!

Just a quick question, what rust converter do we use?? And how do you use it?? Eg, wire wheel then apply the converter? Vs Just apply the converter?

[geezer101]

Depends on the stuff. But as a general rule of thumb, remove any loose rust with a wire brush/wire wheel and then apply the rust converter. The best product I have personally used for controlling rust is 'Penetrol'. It comes in a pressure pack and soaks into the affected area, driving out the air inside the rust and seals it once it dries. It then prevents moisture from re-entering the rust and causing it to reactivate. It looks a bit like a clear lacquer when its dry.

[75wagon]

Just read the instructions on the one you are using.

The general rule is remove rust scale first, then just follow the instructions...

[75glnt]

Thanks guys

[mrelshauno]

Definitely try to remove as much as you can first by wire brush/wheel. See my build thread for what I did on my bumpers;
http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=9591