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By Brian Howard

Your car's paint will peel at some point and you will notice that there are rusted areas underneath the paint. Rusting happens due to oxidation and this is simply termed as a corrosion of iron and its alloys. Due to the fact that cars are expensive, we have to take steps to make sure that they will last a bit longer. This article will teach you how to repair areas of your car that are already rusted.

First step is preparation. Make use of a 150-grit sand paper to remove the rust, paint and primer from the affected area. Make sure that you sand the area so that the only thing remaining will be the metal. Make sure that you even out the edges so as to not have any declination between the edges of the affected area and the surrounding metal.

And then we go on to the repair. For this step you need to fill in the gaps or small holes caused by the rust. For that we need an automotive filler in order to fill up the holes or gaps. After letting it stand to dry, we then make sure that it is level by sanding and smoothing the area using a 120-grit sand paper. Our main objective is to make sure that the area is in line with the original surface. As soon as it is leveled, make sure to smooth it some more utilizing a 120-grit sandpaper.

Last but not the least is the painting and finishing. Use automotive tape to cover the surrounding areas that you will not be painting. Start with spraying three light coatings of primer on the affected area. You need to make sure that the coating is dry before spraying the next coating on. After letting it sit to dry for a couple of hours, you can then spray on at least three to four coatings of paint onto the affected area. Let dry as well. It is highly recommended that you let the paint stand out to dry at least a whole day to ensure that it is dry indeed.

And hen you can use a microfiber cloth and grease so that you will be able to make the dried area achieve a high sheen for a better look. Then wash the car and apply wax on it to make sure that the car achieves that shiny look. There you have some simple steps to take to make your car look brand new. Ensure that you act on the rust on your car quickly because it is easy for the rusted area to spread.

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