Hi, Guest
10-01-2010, 01:50 AM
As others have said, once the chemical reaction that forms rust has started, no way to stop it dead, only slow it down.
So your options are basically correct only the affected area, but the surrounding metal may in fact already be on the way to oxidizing, or remove & replace the entire piece if feasible and repaint.
As for what product to use, you'll get so many different answers that it will make your head spin. I personally use an oil type spray every fall and every car that I've owned has always been rock solid underneath. The surface rust on the exterior panels is as a result of stone chips etc. that aren't treated promptly, which is why you have to be anal about dealing with those pronto when they appear.
NefCanuck
So your options are basically correct only the affected area, but the surrounding metal may in fact already be on the way to oxidizing, or remove & replace the entire piece if feasible and repaint.
As for what product to use, you'll get so many different answers that it will make your head spin. I personally use an oil type spray every fall and every car that I've owned has always been rock solid underneath. The surface rust on the exterior panels is as a result of stone chips etc. that aren't treated promptly, which is why you have to be anal about dealing with those pronto when they appear.
NefCanuck