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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 ...
There’s nothing like a rusty frame to quickly dampen the enthusiasm for a project car. It’s the foundation of the vehicle, after all, and when it’s less than solid, there’s little use in investing one ...
Tin termites are the curse of the windshield frame in C2 and C3 Corvettes. Here's how to fix rust issues without replacing the windshield frame. In theory, Corvettes do not rust due to their ...
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 ...
Learn how to repair rust on your car without welding or special tools. This step-by-step guide covers simple methods and materials to restore your car’s body, saving you time and money while achieving ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Home mechanics and car rebuilders far and wide often find themselves face to face with issues of rust — you can spend time employing all sorts ...
Rust does more than prematurely age your car. If left unattended, rust can spread and seriously damage your car. What causes your car to rust? In scientific terms, rust is iron oxide that forms when ...
After removing the body from the frame we discovered what would qualify as an average C1 chassis that has spent its life east of the Mississippi. This particular car was a southern Kentucky/Indiana ...
You say your car has some light surface rust and you’d like to remove it? You’ve come to the right place. The Drive’s crack How-To department is here to help get that corrosion dealt with and your car ...
(WCMH) — Owners of some popular pickup trucks are riding on frames that are rusting away. And if they have not visited a Toyota dealer lately, they may not know about it, or know the risk. What’s ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Thousands of owners of Toyota Tundras, ...
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts to come loose. The recall covers certain CR-Vs from 2007 ...