How to Remove Rust from Car Paint
Rust is every car owner’s nightmare. Once it starts, it spreads — and if left untreated, it can compromise the structural integrity of your vehicle. Here’s how to deal with rust on car paint.
How Rust Forms
Rust forms when bare metal is exposed to moisture and oxygen. This typically happens when a scratch or chip penetrates through the paint layers to the metal underneath. Road salt accelerates the process significantly.
Stages of Rust
- Surface rust: Orange discoloration on the paint surface. Easiest to treat.
- Scale rust: Rust has penetrated deeper and the metal is beginning to pit
- Penetrating rust: Rust has eaten through the metal. Requires professional repair or panel replacement.
Treating Surface Rust
- Sand the rusted area with fine-grit sandpaper until the rust is removed
- Apply a rust converter to neutralize any remaining rust
- Prime the bare metal area
- Apply touch-up paint to match your car’s color
- Seal with the Magic Pen FixMyCar™ to protect the repaired area
Prevention Is Everything
The best rust treatment is prevention. Fix scratches and chips immediately with the Magic Pen FixMyCar™ before they have a chance to rust. A 60-second treatment today can prevent a $500 rust repair tomorrow.
Don’t let rust win. Fix scratches immediately with the Magic Pen FixMyCar™.