Removing Rust During Restoration

This Chevelle SS 396 has a deep rust problem on its decklid. This can be removed by acid dipping this
body panel wiith a homemade solution and the proper technique.

When any car has been exposed to the hot western sun or the harsh winters of the north, you can count on thin paint and steel parts that have been contaminated with rust.

Although surface rust can be eliminated by some sanding techniques, deep rust - even if it hasn’t gone through the metal - is much more difficult to remove. In fact, it is impossible to get this rust out with normal handscuffing, phosphoric acid methods. Many restorers count on acid dipping the vehicle and its metal parts to thoroughly remove rust from the vehicle.

This may be an excellent way to remove rust, but to many home restorers, it can also be a costly one. There is, however, an acid-dipping method that you can use at home, just as long as you keep in mind that any kind of acid (or any type of chemical) should be kept away from children and stored in an area where children cannot get into it. We will show you the step by step procedure in this booklet.

NOTE! this must be done in a well ventilated area to avoid sickness and contaminating any parts nearby.

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