Rust inhibitors / converters / paints, What is the best surface preparation before painting Options

[Dobbsy]

Hello,

I have taken the fuel tank out to clean and under the tank there is surface rust which I would like to address before putting the tank back in. The goal is to clean it up and prevent the rust getting worse.
I am think of using Kurust after I cleaned the majority of the rust off then paint over it.
Are there any other products you could recommend.



Also how did the factory fit the roll bar, the PO did not do a good job of cutting the body to make way for the plate.

[Montreal914]

This is an interesting topic;
As the OP shows his surface rust, there have been a few answers of the remedy process with some variations. Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

The final steps being epoxy primer, then paint.

For the house garage type of repairs on a daily driver, what kind of epoxy primer and finishing paint would you recommend for these no so visible repairs?

Can something be done using good metal protecting products, without the need of a compressor and professional spray paint equipment? Read; brush and rattle can? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Costa05]

This is an interesting topic;
As the OP shows his surface rust, there have been a few answers of the remedy process with some variations. Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

The final steps being epoxy primer, then paint.

For the house garage type of repairs on a daily driver, what kind of epoxy primer and finishing paint would you recommend for these no so visible repairs?

Can something be done using good metal protecting products, without the need of a compressor and professional spray paint equipment? Read; brush and rattle can? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I am by no means a professional but in lieu of epoxy primer, I have used Dupli-color acid etch primer (rattle can army green) as a bare metal primer on all sorts of small places where you have bare metal showing. I have also brushed on POR-15 in non visable areas with "good enough" results. There are also excellent high build primers in rattle cans for final base coat prep. at your good automotive paint supply stores. Sand your primer down with 400 to 600 grit sand paper and spray your finish color. Whatever approach you decide to do keep in mind even a small compressor and an inexpensive HF spray gun and some practice will impress you with the results.