How to Repair a Classic Car with Rust
Classic cars are the pride, joy and passion of many people. Any defect that mars the appearance of a classic car is cause for concern. Rust is one of these problems. Rust occurs when the metal of the car comes into contact with water or moisture. Removing the rust without damaging the car is the ultimate goal for this repair.
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Use a kitchen scrubbing pad. Scrubbing off the rust is the first step to removing rust from a car. Try to get as much of the surface rust off as soon as it appears. This will prevent the rust stain from spreading.
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Make a homemade rust remover. Lemon juice is useful for removing rust stains. It has citric acid which helps to remove the rust. Edubook.com suggests adding lemon juice to a small amount of salt. Combine 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to 1 tablespoon of table salt to make a paste. Apply it to the rust stains on the car. A few minutes later wipe off the paste with a scrubbing pad.
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Use naval jelly which is a stronger substance than lemon juice. Naval jelly is a commercial product designed for rust removal. It is a gel made with phosphoric acid which helps to dissolve rust stains. Because phosphoric acid is a toxic substance, follow the packaging directions carefully. Naval jelly is available from most home improvement stores.
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Use a commercial rust remover. Most over-the-counter rust removers can be used on cars and are very effective in getting rid of rust stains. Be sure to read the directions on the label. As with naval jelly, these products contain toxic acids like phosphoric or hydrochloric acid. Rust removers are available online or from hardware stores.
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