Pitted panels - how to deal with them

[MsRose]

As my Moggie is now stripped to the shell I thought I might make a start on the panels.

The bonnet is very pitted, but sound.

What do I need to do to clean it up and get rid of the pitting please?

[bmcecosse]

Bonnet is the least of the worries! I would concentrate on the shell first - doors/bonnet/boot can all be replaced or repaired later. We need to see the 'pitting' to advise how to go forward. But generally - you must abrade away all 'rust' down to shiny metal - treat with anti-rust chemicals, fill and sand to make an absolutely flat surface -and then prime and paint!

[chickenjohn]

The best way is to get the bonnet media blasted by a company that is used to blasting car panels, i.e. low pressure and wont distort the panel.

I would then paint the panel with a couple of coats of Brantho Korrux Nitrofest, which is a rust retardant high build primer.

If you have to resort to wire brush on drill/ grinder and sand paper leaving some pits I would use the Brantho Korrux Rust primer orange which can actually stabilise the remains of rusted pits.

[MsRose]

Thanks for the replies

[panky]

Anyone tried this, the only limit is the size of your tank.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCFcxf5IBw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-gBAjEga1s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-_z4tinnXk

[MsRose]

Sorry to drag this thread back up.

Had a bit of a break from the Moggie, but back on track now.

Can I use the steel knotted wire brushes on the panels which fits onto an angle grinder or is this too harsh?

[charlie_morris_minor]

Anyone tried this, the only limit is the size of your tank.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCFcxf5IBw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-gBAjEga1s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-_z4tinnXk

yes i use it all the time, but on small parts only, whilst off working on other parts