Rust on painted metal

[DKirk]

It's normally much cheaper than having something professionally painted. It's more durable than paint.

 

[FMB42]

I used one of the first "rust converters" back in the late '70s on a small part of the hood of a nearly brand new truck (pretty sure it was Rustoleum). No rust ever reappeared in that spot (I kept this truck for nearly 18 years). Been a believer in rust converters ever since.

 

[orriginal]

Gotta love when things turn out okay. The first time around, it turns out I put waaaaaay too much paint on. It's been three days and the paint was not able to be sanded because it was still tacky. While I was pouting once more, I was picking at one of the fuzzies in the paint job, when my fingernail took up a little chunk of the paint. After poking a little more I realized I could get down to the metal with relative ease. Fifteen minutes later I had scraped off most of the paint with a scraper. And after 30 minutes wiping with mineral spirits all the paint was off and I was about back to square one with the exception o some minor scratches.

I took some advice from above and sanded with 220, masked, and tomorrow ill go to the store and get what I need to get this thing looking better than it has in years.

Monday my AT95e comes in, and from there...

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[orriginal]

I'm officially hooked on hunting down dirty, dusty, rusty gear, fixing it up and putting it back out in the world as a polished gem.

So frustrating and fun. My first project is out the door to a super-excited buyer, and less than 24 hours later, I'll be using some of that money to perpetuate my new habit/hobby.

A JVC-JR-s401 and some Baby Advent IIs. Both need a little love, and they'll be back out into the world.

Thanks for the help. Always impressed with AKer's and their ability to field noobie questions.

 

[boreas]

Looks good! Congratulations!

John

 

[orriginal]

Oh, and the TT siiiiings with the AT95e. Really nice match.