How do I fix this rust spot?

**muscle** · 10-06-2011, 09:58 PM

This small rust spot is on the edge of my Jeeps roof. It appears to only be on the surface. What's the best way to kill, remove and seal the rust spot without damaging the surrounding paint?

**C. Charles Hahn** · 10-06-2011, 11:19 PM

That looks like it's bubbling up under the paint, and has already spread farther than where the "exposed" damage is. Probably needs to all be ground down to good metal, have etch primer applied, and refinishing of the panel.

Sorry.

**muscle** · 10-07-2011, 05:22 AM

Bummer. The pictures do make it look worse than it is. I should have taken them in the sun. It almost looks like I could scrape it off.

I want to sell this vehicle. So I'm trying to get it in the best condish possible.

**BobbyG** · 10-07-2011, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by muscle

Bummer. The pictures do make it look worse than it is. I should have taken them in the sun. It almost looks like I could scrape it off.

I want to sell this vehicle. So I'm trying to get it in the best condish possible.

At this stage I'm sure you can scrape off some of the loose debris but what it sounds like your after is a quality job so you can see the car. Charlie's given the best advise, take it to a shop and have them do it..

**muscle** · 10-07-2011, 05:37 AM

Yea, I agree. Hopefully my post didn't sound like I didn't.

**BobbyG** · 10-07-2011, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by muscle

Yea, I agree. Hopefully my post didn't sound like I didn't.

Not at all, you like everyone else is looking for the least expensive way to fix something but want it done correctly...

**dtuna42** · 10-07-2011, 01:19 PM

Is there something wrong with Chrysler's paint in recent years?

In the past week alone, I have seen 3 Chrysler products with random areas of bubbling paint. They all appear to be in good shape otherwise, just some random spots where paint
has bubbles and/or rust. The cars are: 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, and 2007 Chrysler Sebring.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 10-07-2011, 01:45 PM

I don't think the problem is with the paint itself, it's with the metal prep process. I've seen a lot of issues with EDP/ELPO primers not adequately covering all areas of steel panels, as well as aluminum panels with ferrous contamination leading to oxidation and corrosion in OE situations.

Of course the fact that many OEs are also going with waterborne base/clear doesn't help either, since those finishes are more porous than the more VOC-laden solvent BC/CC systems we've been used to for the past two decades or so.

**muscle** · 10-07-2011, 03:48 PM

The paint on my Jeep is great. It's a 2001 model. Only this one spot has a problem. It's an area of about .75" or so wide.

Mike Phillips · 10-07-2011, 04:33 PM

Something that small isn't going to be a deal breaker.

Carefully apply some matching touch-up paint after first cleaning the area and stick to your asking price.

If I were interested in your Jeep, a little spot with touch-up paint wouldn't stop me from following through with the purchase.

KISS - Keep it Simple Simon

The body shop repair will just eat into your profit.

Jeep looks great by the way! Nice color for that body style...