Good afternoon everyone,

What’s the best method to handle rust like this in the engine compartment or under the car?

Also does anyone sell the e-coat or is it really just the base coat? I would like to keep the factory look if possible, would sanding with a Matte clear work?

Thanks for your help!

 

Sand it out then hit it with a rust preventative. If you want it to look nice, use etch primer, then a sealer and a base coat

 

POR-15 then overshoot with duplicolor for your paint code....

 

Thanks for the answers!
I will look into both methods & appreciate the advice, be sure to post some results when I get there!

 

if using por15, which works well, you need to prime it with an etcher. Dont put por15 on bare metal. Wont last long

 

+1 yea follow instructions carefully, don't take the lid off the POR can, instead drill a hole in the side of the can near the lid and use a self tapping bolt in the hole, store the can so the paint is covering the inside, POR is humidity activated,, so the less air it sees the better.

 

I was reading about how crappy POR15 is.....gives me second thoughts about using it.....jus sayin

 

works great. Just needs to be done right. Many skip the etching step and that's where problems occur

 

Thanks everyone for the replies!

Here's my rough plan to fix the rust in the engine bay, please let me know if this sounds correct or if I'm missing anything.

1. Unplug battery/PCM, move as many components/wire looms out of the way
2. Clean\degrease entire engine bay
3. Use Rust Kutter/similar to convert rust (since it's everywhere), letting it work overnight
4. Rinse with mist water the next day / let dry
5. Sand areas to be painted/ more Rust Kutter application if needed
6. Clean areas to be painted, spray self etching primer
7. Apply Por 15 Top Coat

The goal is to just remove the rust/prevent it from coming back, the bonus being making the engine bay presentable!

Rust Kutter SEM Grey Self Etching Primer? POR 15 Top Coat Silver (somewhat match color)