[TR] Bonnet Rust

[Bob Labuz]

On Wednesday 06 August 2008 12:37 am, Michael Lang wrote:
> I am cleaning up the bonnet off of my 57 TR3 in preparation for paint.
> Patches of rust surround the two copper rivets at the rear of the
> bonnet. Rust patches also surround the aluminum inserts for the Dzus
> fasteners. Does anyone have advice regarding cleaning and sealing these
> areas so that the rust doesn't return? I have stripped and sanded the
> bonnet to bare metal and plan to kill any  remaining surface rust with
> Ospho before coating with a 2k primer.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
Mike,

The best way to remove all rust is to blast with a light abrasive such as 
glass beads. Black Beauty in fine grade will also do the job. The abrasive 
will get the metal very clean and remove all rust, paint etc. Perfect for 
this application.

Bob