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Apr 18th, 2018, 10:10 | #1 |
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How to spray/paint headlight wipers?
I have done my way with the spray last summer, but it didn't last long enough and now they're rusty. Have you ever done this and perhaps you could suggest anything?
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Apr 18th, 2018, 10:33 | #2 |
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What did you use to neutralise/remove the rust?
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Apr 18th, 2018, 11:46 | #3 |
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Just done mine, granted not rusty but same principle... take them back to clean metal by way of wire brush / emery cloth then if needed, treat with a rust killer / inhibitor then prime and paint. I skipped the rust treatment as they weren't rusty then just painted with Smoothrite satin finish black... then dropped one but such is life.
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Apr 18th, 2018, 11:46 | #4 |
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I first cleaned and prepared my wiper arms best I could (they weren't rusty though), I then etch primed, and then applied several coats of gloss black.
I did the windscreen wiper arms too and they've lasted well*. Jon. *I did put them in a warm oven to harden off. |
Apr 18th, 2018, 11:47 | #5 |
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Hi- remove existing rust as best you can, treat areas with Jenolite rust remover & converter.
Once the above is done prime areas with a Zink rich primer and then etch prime. Spray satin black top coat finish (paint shop should have all the materials) Just priming on top of rust will be a short term fix- the rust should be treated first. A 63 year old Riley can vouch for the above PROCEDURE! Regards Bob Last edited by Bob Meadows; Apr 18th, 2018 at 12:00. |
Apr 18th, 2018, 11:49 | #6 |
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Echo ?
Headlamp wipers on a 63 yr old Riley - who are you kidding ?
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Apr 18th, 2018, 14:25 | #7 |
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I can't remember what I was using last year but simply took the paint off and sprayed twice.
From my reading did I understand correctly, these are the steps? 1. Remove rust/old paint using wire brush/emery cloth (would wire brush be too harsh? What strength of the emery cloth would be the best?) 2. Apply rust killer (what kind of?) 3. Paint with some satin finish black Do I need to do anything after the paint when it's dry, like apply some wax or similar? What shop would suggest for the paint and other tools? |
Apr 18th, 2018, 14:33 | #8 |
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Grade of paper would depend how bad rust is, if bad then coarse followed by finer until the surface is smooth.
Etch prime. Spray either satin or gloss back. Halfords would sell suitable products. It's that simple. Jon. |
Apr 18th, 2018, 16:44 | #9 |
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No problem with a wire brush, you can be as rough as you like, you’re not likely to do any damage.
I’d agree with the above. My addition would be that you need to get back to bright metal as much as possible. Rust converters attempt to neutralise the rust you can’t eradicate - everyone has their favourites, my preference is Bilt Hamber Hydrate 80, but you can’t get it in small quantities. Kurust is similar. Brush it onto the surface and allow it to do its job. Then prime and top coat as above. I wouldn’t bother waxing, although it will do no harm. What’s important is the prep before painting. |
Apr 18th, 2018, 19:20 | #10 |
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Once you've got rust you will never cure it completely..
What your doing is a waste of time in all honesty. Have you priced up new ones.. By the time you've cleaned and prepared them purchased your rattle cans of primer and paint etc you will have spend a bit. If you must refurb them your only chance with rust is to get them blasted and painted professionally. |
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