Rust Prevention

[RamFan]

We’re past the realm of detailing on this one, but I believe I caught it early enough where a home remedy may be doable. While replacing the rear license plate today I noticed that the bottom of the plate had worked its into the paint. No rust yet, but a minor bubbles have formed. What’s the best DIY method to halt the damage from spreading? Wet sand and touch up paint?

 

[hemitom]

We’re past the realm of detailing on this one, but I believe I caught it early enough where a home remedy may be doable. While replacing the rear license plate today I noticed that the bottom of the plate had worked its into the paint. No rust yet, but a minor bubbles have formed. What’s the best DIY method to halt the damage from spreading? Wet sand and touch up paint?
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Not sure on the fix for this , but for future reference i put the felt tabs that go on the bottom of chairs etc to stop this from happening it also takes that annoying rattle away when closing the truck hatch etc.

 

[RamFan]

Not sure on the fix for this , but for future reference i put the felt tabs that go on the bottom of chairs etc to stop this from happening it also takes that annoying rattle away when closing the truck hatch etc.

I’m kind of surprised with myself that I didn’t do that to begin with…

 

[Wrenchturner44]

This is what I use on all my cars where this could be an issue.

https://www.amazon.com/XPEL-Clear-U...t=&hvlocphy=1020174&hvtargid=pla-493407273513

 

[2010Civic]

If there are bubbles there is rust underneath. You will need to remove the bubbles to get to and treat the rust. Some touch up paint bottles come with an abrasive tip that you can use to scrap that off. Then sand the rust off and put touch up paint on. You could get a license plate frame to cover it up if necessary.

 

[CarGuy00]

Is the hatch steel? Some are aluminum or other materials.

 

[RamFan]

If there are bubbles there is rust underneath. You will need to remove the bubbles to get to and treat the rust. Some touch up paint bottles come with an abrasive tip that you can use to scrap that off. Then sand the rust off and put touch up paint on. You could get a license plate frame to cover it up if necessary.

This is inline with my thoughts as well.

Is the hatch steel? Some are aluminum or other materials.

Yes, I believe these liftgates are steel.

 

[02zx9r rev2]

I use PB blaster surface shield on spots of my snowblower that are showing rust. Fluid film does the same thing

 

[LostInTransit]

I think it's all preference on what product.. But just spraying it on is not doing a total coverage. You'll need to either remove the part etc or get up in and around the area with a foam brush. and cake it on and then smooth it out. Even us it as a base coat then spray over with a finishing color paint. Like removing the plastic wheel well liners and opt for por-15 then spray over what you've painted by hand with bedliner

 

[JRHAWK9]

What I put on our cars in order to avoid the issue are are trying to avoid.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YZFM2FQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[blueglide88]

For the past few years I've done some Hillbilly rustproofing on my old 2001 Blazer. Using a brake line, tubing and a funnel, I insert the brake line down along the window of my door and put a few ounces of trans fluid down the funnel. I do it to all 4 doors. I park the car on my lawn and let the excess drip out over a couple days. I do this in the middle of summer on the hottest days. Wipe up the dribble and it's good to go for another year. Zero rust on my doors and I live in Chicago. This method can be used in other areas too. Cheap and it works.