paint to prevent rust

[lynn]

I want to protect my trunk area from rust - but don't want to have the car professionally painted yet - any recommendations on what kind of paint to use inside the trunk area - before I put new carpet in there?

thanks -

[Air-Cooled Head]

Well, if you're gonna cover it, I'd guess Rust-o-leum would work. Just don't paint the wires!

[j_c_hamilton]

There's only one permanent option: POR-15. It's specifically designed for just such an application. Also, floor pans, wheel wells - anywhere you won't really see it. You will only ever have to do it once.

[vw carnut]

I personally like Eastwoods Corro-less better than por-15. All the off shore oil rigs can't be wrong. Have a car that I painted w/this stuff
on the rockers 5 years ago that has yet to be painted & still not 1 speck of rust!

[miah]

what if you already have rust? i am not ready to fully paint my car, but i would like to get rid of the rust spots, or at least stop it from spreading...

-miah

[gcorrado]

what if you already have rust? i am not ready to fully paint my car, but i would like to get rid of the rust spots, or at least stop it from spreading...
-miah

that's what por-15 does best.

[miah]

[quote="gcorrado] that's what por-15 does best. [/quote]

do you just paint over the rust spots or does the rust need to be removed first? if so how do you do that, sanding?

-miah

[converting rust]

Corro-less says to sand off the loose scale & spray or brush it on.This
completely seals out all moisture & stops the rust from further spreading
I have used a sander,wire brush,etc. Either way,get off all the loose scale
before using either product! LMK if you have any other questions as I have been a body man for over 25 years.