1st Generation (GD 01-08) The one that started it all! Generation specific talk and questions here!

Problem with small rust sport on the door

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-11-2012, 04:14 PM
strick man's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 4
Problem with small rust sport on the door

so recently i notice small rust spot on the door. what can i do to remove them and advice would be greatly be appreciated
Name:  IMG_1796.jpg
Views: 311
Size:  85.9 KB

img]Name:  IMG_1797.jpg
Views: 342
Size:  102.8 KB
 

Last edited by strick man; 02-11-2012 at 04:22 PM.
  #2  
Old 02-11-2012, 04:23 PM
gawa's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 814
You're going to have to upload those pictures to photobucket or something, can't view those pictures from your desktop. But from what your describing, I get the feeling it's just one of those spots that develop from brake dust or something like that, you could remove those with a claybar.

*edit: nevermind... not what I was thinking of.
 

Last edited by gawa; 02-11-2012 at 04:25 PM.
  #3  
Old 02-11-2012, 04:25 PM
strick man's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 4
very sorry
just uploaded then pics
kinda of new to this forum
thanks a lot
 
  #4  
Old 02-11-2012, 04:31 PM
gawa's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 814
For something like that, you're gonna have to use sandpaper and take the rust off, and then paint over it with some touch up paint.
 
  #5  
Old 02-11-2012, 04:45 PM
solbrothers's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vallejo, Ca
Posts: 7,343
Take it to a bodyshop
 
  #6  
Old 02-11-2012, 07:12 PM
Perrenoud Fit's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chesapeake, VA. -USA
Posts: 4,429
Thumbs up

I tinker around w/ body & paint work, this isn't bad but surprised to see it on the Fit. Looks like salt damage.
1.) tape off area and sand down to clean metal start w/ 80 and finish w/220
2.) prime w/ a good red oxide primer, Red Rustoleum let dry for 48 hours and wet sand w/ 600
3.) Check Walmart I was there last night and saw a color very close to the dark grey metalic of your car. 5.47, 3-4 light coats and let dry over night b4 closing door esp. if gasket hits the painted area.
4.) and for under $30.00 You have fixed it be happy you just saved $200.00
Big Mike
 

Last edited by Perrenoud Fit; 02-11-2012 at 07:20 PM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MTLian
1st Generation (GD 01-08)
4
04-24-2014 07:13 PM
Mainer82
General Fit Talk
7
10-17-2011 03:27 PM
Retrofit09
General Fit Modifications Discussion
9
09-02-2009 07:14 PM
xonexlifex
Fit Photos & Videos
67
09-17-2008 12:22 AM
airborne200208
Other Car Related Discussions
24
04-30-2008 09:17 PM



Quick Reply: Problem with small rust sport on the door



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:08 PM.