Easy Rust Repair the ‘Hack’ Way
As you may know my 1993 Acura Vigor had some pretty bad water leaks into the trunk due to rust issues. To repair them I needed to do a little body work. In this video I show how to do body work using ‘hack’ methods to get you by. In order to do this ‘properly’ it would have been best to cut out the old rusted material and weld in new metal. I didn’t feel that my $500 Acura Vigor was worth that effort so I did what you see here in this video. As stated this method works very well for floor pans or other areas where you’re not necessarily going to see the finished product. Honestly, I don’t think things turned out so bad, in fact, I have a new appreciation for the car now that I’ve done this work, despite the fact that the paint doesn’t’ match. Perhaps one day I’ll go back and finish it properly and respray the entire car. For now, I have other work to do to keep this car in good working order.
Camera: Brian Kast
If you want to see how real body work is done? Check out my friend Donnie Smith’s channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzA2PE7vg9R_ebLiBSjCxEw
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Related Videos:
Finding Water Leaks:
Introduction to my Acura Vigor:
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Tools:
Angle Die Grinder:
Ingersoll Rand 301B2MK Air Angle Die Grinder 2″ Kit
Cutting Bits (with die grinder set):
Astro Pneumatic 219 Onyx 3 piece Die Grinder Kit
201 – Composite body 1/4″ die grinder with 25,000 rpm
204 – Composite body 1/4″ 90 degree angle die grinder with 20,000 rpm
Pneumatic sander:
Performance Tool M573DB 5″ High Speed Sander
For general sanding
Blow Gun:
Titan Tools 19360 Air Blow Gun 4″
Air Blow Gun 4″, Variable Air Pressure Control, Allows for Quick Removal of Dust and Dirt Particles From Hard to Reach Places, Durable Plastic Body and Nozzle.
Dust Mask:
SAS Safety 2661-50 Professional Blue Half Mask Respirator, Medium
High quality silicone face piece designed for maximum comfort and fit
Unique sliding adjustment system on head harness keeps strap ends secure and out of wearer’s vision.
Filler applicators:
Performance Tool W407C 3 Pc Body Filler Applicator
3pc Body Filler Applicators .
Fillers: Rust inhibitor:
Permatex 81849 Rust Treat Body Fillr Com – EachProvides One-Step Rust Treatment That Destroys Old Rust, Prevents New Rust. Just Brush Or Spray On. Within Minutes, Rust Is Replaced By A Durable Black Polymer Coating That May Be Painted. Excellent Protective Primer.
Fillers: Fiber Strand:
Fillers: Tiger Hair:
Evercoat 1189 Tiger Hair Long Strand Reinforced Filler, quart
The original long fiber, fiberglass reinforced filler. Extra high strength and waterproof. Can be used with or without fiberglass cloth or mat. Blue cream hardener is included.
Related Article: Leaks
“Finding and Fixing Fluid Leaks“
You found a puddle under your car! Find out how to solve the problem.
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