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Smoothing Over Rust Pits

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Robert

11-04-2002 12:41:27




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I'm about ready to paint my Farmall Super C. The tractor is in really good shape, with the exception of the hood and gas tank. They are heavily pitted from being out in the elements. Is there a product, other than Bondo - which sets too quickly, to smooth over these large areas of pitting? I really want a good-looking paint job and am willing to pay for quality products.




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Todd in IL

11-06-2002 12:56:57




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 Re: Smoothing Over Rust Pits in reply to Robert, 11-04-2002 12:41:27  
you can use a few things, first you can just mix your laquer primer a little thick and "block" or "stick" it back down. with anything from 220 to 400 grit. or you can buy an epoxy/urethane (catalyzed) product that will build high and seal the worksurface like suggested before. JB weld would be the last thing i would put on. too hard to sand back off and too messy to mix/apply.

start off with very little thinner and keep adding small amounts until it will spray without just shooting cobwebs out of the gun. air pressure is you friend to perform this trick.

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Duner Wi

11-08-2002 19:07:03




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 Re: Re: Smoothing Over Rust Pits in reply to Todd in IL, 11-06-2002 12:56:57  
Apply JB with a wide putty knife , it is easy and you won't have excess to sand off. Draw the knife over the pitts from several directions so the pits fill good and have good bond. Should be a permanent fix if you get it right and the pits are free of rust. I use it on windshild corners that are badly piited but not rusted thru for years with out problems . Other ways will work fine but if deeply pitted I like JB.

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Duner Wi

11-04-2002 17:09:55




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 Re: Smoothing Over Rust Pits in reply to Robert, 11-04-2002 12:41:27  
JB weld is what I would use if you have the rust eliminated. Takes over night to cure and is harder than horn. Is hard to sand so don't overfill the pits.



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Duner Wi

11-04-2002 17:06:33




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 Re: Smoothing Over Rust Pits in reply to Robert, 11-04-2002 12:41:27  
JB weld is what I would use if you have the rust eliminated. Takes over night to cure and is harder than horn. Is hard to sand so don't overfill the pits.



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Red Raider

11-04-2002 16:50:58




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 Re: Smoothing Over Rust Pits in reply to Robert, 11-04-2002 12:41:27  
This is the stuff I've used on several tractors and fenders so far, CubLoBoy, B, H, L-110. It lays out heavy to fill the pits and sands off nicely from the high spots. I go over it with PPG epoxy primer. Don't buy the brush on Kilz, only get the rattle can.

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Robert

11-05-2002 12:45:57




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 Re: Re: Smoothing Over Rust Pits in reply to Red Raider, 11-04-2002 16:50:58  
Thanks for the tips. I intend to use the JB Weld on the deep pits, but I never would have thought of Kilz for the smaller ones. I use it all the time in the construction business as a primer over water, grease & mildew-stained painted surfaces. Excellent product. I'll let you know how I come out. Thanks again.



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Robert

11-05-2002 12:45:29




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 Re: Re: Smoothing Over Rust Pits in reply to Red Raider, 11-04-2002 16:50:58  
Thanks for the tips. I intend to use the JB Weld on the deep pits, but I never would have thought of Kilz for the smaller ones. I use it all the time in the construction business as a primer over water, grease & mildew-stained painted surfaces. Excellent product. I'll let you know how I come out. Thanks again.



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Robert

11-05-2002 12:44:40




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 Re: Re: Smoothing Over Rust Pits in reply to Red Raider, 11-04-2002 16:50:58  
Thanks for the tips. I intend to use the JB Weld on the deep pits, but I never would have thought of Kilz for the smaller ones. I use it all the time in the construction business as a primer over water, grease & mildew-stained painted surfaces. Excellent product. I'll let you know how I come out. Thanks again.



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