I have some questions regarding rock chips that have formed surface rust on a couple of my door panels. Winter has finally passed, which has given me the chance again to get up and close to wash the car. I have found more rock chips and some of the chips have developed surface rust over the winter most likely. They are small specks, maybe 1/16"-1/8" in diameter. I would like to take care of them before they get worse and spread.

So what is the best way to remove the rust? Ive been reading and it seems like they make sort of pen for this job? I read that a pencil eraser may work? My main concern is to get rid of the rust, but I have the touch up paint which I will use to fill in the chips. I proably will need to get some primer. Thanks.

 

im thinking i posted this in the wrong location. Can a moderator move this?

 

Most people do this by glueing the sandpaper bit on the the eraser end of a pencil (like you mentioned) and going at it.

 

Thanks. After some more research I decided to purchase a fiberglass pen. It was between that and rust converter chemicals. I bought one online today, it is 1.7mm wide with small stiff fiberglass strands at the end of a pen that should get rid of the rust.

 

Please share more when you get it and results. I don't have any rust on my car, but would love to hear more for future because I'm sure its bound to happen.

 

Can you post a link?