Friday, November 8, 2013
How to Repair Rust on the Rear of a 1957 Chevrolet Truck
Rust can appear on all areas of a car or truck. The 1957 Chevrolet truck is a classic car that can be very prone to rust because of its age. The rear of a truck is exposed to many dents, bumps and scratches. This leads to the rust-proof coating on the truck to wear off more easily, leaving the rear more susceptible to rusting. Rust is an electrochemical process in which the molecules of water and metal combine to create rust. Fixing rust on the rear of a Chevy truck prevents the rust from spreading and causing more serious damage like rust-holes, which can interfere with the operation of the truck.
Instructions
- 1
Scrub off the rust on the rear of the car with a scrubbing pad or wire brush. This gets rid of any surface rust.
2Put on rubber gloves to protect hands when using rust removers. Rust removers use very strong acids to dissolve rust. These acids include oxalic acid and phosphoric acid.
3Pour rust remover onto a scrubbing pad. Scrub the remover into the rust and let stand for about 5 minutes or for the length of time suggested on the label.
4Wipe away the rust remover with a rag or cloth.
5Apply a rust-proof primer with a paintbrush. This stops any further rusting on the rear of the truck.
6Apply touch-up paint to necessary areas of the rear of the truck.
