Best way to remove rust?

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  1. WickedEndings

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    I've got a 1973 Ford Maverick 4-door with some rust in some areas. Sadly, some area's (Back trunk corner) the rust has gone through.

    What's the best way to get rid of it?

    I thought i'd bondo over it but someone told me it wouldn't help...

    Anybody have any hints or tips for me?
     
    WickedEndings, Feb 4, 2010
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Sand it off. If you end up through the metal, weld in a patch. That is the BEST way.

    Or replace the entire panel with new non-rusty sheet metal, which is the route I have been going, which is why my car is so many different colors.

    bondo will work GREAT, for a year or so, then bubble up and pop off, and the rust underneath will be worse than it is now.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Post some pictures so we can see how bad it is.
     
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