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I've had issues storing my restored MK2 jag in the same garage as the one i'm restoring, I always put it outside when grinding, welding etc. but about 12 months ago I noticed that little specs of metal had found there way onto the paintwork and were starting to rust.
Fortunatly as these were not hot as the car was not in the garage when the grinding or welding was done they were just on the surface but removing them was a challenge as you don't want to be trying to polish the car or compound it when its covered in little bits of metal (unless you like the swirl effect!).
I spent a day on it to get rid of it and started parking the car much further away from the garage rather than just outside the door and everything was fine.
When we had our house rephotoed to sell it (again with the previous sale having fallen through) the estate agent got me to move the car out of one of the photos and I left it outside the garage where it sat for a couple of days. I had forgotten about the previous problems but when I looked at it again it was once again covered in tiny rusty marks.
Rather than go through the pain of removing them by hand I looked at other options and one I found was to use this:
I found a thread on this an Bilt Hamber had replied and confirmed that it would be safe on paintwork so I ordered some, I tried it on a small section first and it worked really well and the paintwork was undamaged so I did the whole car, sprayed it all over, wait for it to go red and then hose off. Problem seems to be solved in less than 10 minutes.
I think you need to be careful and try it on a small area of paint like I did to make sure it doesn't mark it but in my limited experience it has been a real timesaver.
This is what it looks like mid process:
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Far quicker than having clay each individual spec - BH do some really clever stuff - all fully researched / tested & fully documented which is why I have been a loyal user of their products for years - they advertise in the classic mags but don't attend any of the large classic car shows - pretty sure they would double their current turnover if they actively demonstrated the products to a live audience
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Far quicker than having clay each individual spec - BH do some really clever stuff - all fully researched / tested & fully documented which is why I have been a loyal user of their products for years - they advertise in the classic mags but don't attend any of the large classic car shows - pretty sure they would double their current turnover if they actively demonstrated the products to a live audience To be honest this was so effective if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it!
If it had been a demonstration at a show I would have thought it was a set up.
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I really rate their products, but have never tried this one.
I've made the same mistake with the grinding dust and used clay to remove it.
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lebowski
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Hillman Avenger, Clan Clover
Posts: 476
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Aug 10, 2020 12:35:43 GMT
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I really rate their products, but have never tried this one. I've made the same mistake with the grinding dust and used clay to remove it. Does it actually remove the metal particles or just clean the rust? I spent 2 whole afternoons claying my Boxster a while ago after tonnes of grinding on the Avenger, and I've been foolish enough to grind in its vicinity once again. |
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lebowski
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Hillman Avenger, Clan Clover
Posts: 476
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Aug 10, 2020 12:36:22 GMT
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Sorry, I seem to have quoted the wrong person
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Aug 10, 2020 21:25:37 GMT
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I really rate their products, but have never tried this one. I've made the same mistake with the grinding dust and used clay to remove it. Does it actually remove the metal particles or just clean the rust? I spent 2 whole afternoons claying my Boxster a while ago after tonnes of grinding on the Avenger, and I've been foolish enough to grind in its vicinity once again. Hi, it removed the metal particles, you just spray it on, wait a couple of minutes and hose it off. It worked like magic for me.
I would say though if the metal particles were hot when they landed on the car (i.e. you were welding or grinding right next to it) and showering it in hot sparks then it probably won't work as well if at all but it would be worth a try.
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