Looking for a more aggressive clay...

[porta]

Use a clay block.

 

[Bert]

Wonder if CLR would work? It's plenty strong.

I don't think I would risk it, I would stick with a decon system specified for automotive finish.

 

[Bert]

It's acidic, but not nearly strong enough to "burn out" the rusted ferrous contamination. IMO the "B" acid in the AutoInt decon. systems isn't all that strong either, but it's a *whole lot* stronger than vinegar. Not "burn your skin off" strong, but still...

Hey Accum,



I have an old 17 year old work truck that I really don't care about the appearance of it. However, I would like to control the spreading of the rust. I have used some Eastwood and Rustoleum on it but I wonder if using a Paint Decontamination would help also? What is your opinion?

 

[Bert]

I clay while the acidic "B" step is dwelling, but note that doing that will result in going through a *lot* of clay as the "B" messes with it in a big way. It's still an effective combination though.

To prevent the B from drying on your car, do you only us B a section at a time claying each time?



Also, you where gloves while using A and B correct?

 

[Accumulator]

Hey Accum,



I have an old 17 year old work truck that I really don't care about the appearance of it. However, I would like to control the spreading of the rust. I have used some Eastwood and Rustoleum on it but I wonder if using a Paint Decontamination would help also? What is your opinion?

Nah, this decon stuff is more for cleaning off corroded ferrous contamination that's embedded in *otherwise good, healthy paint*. I'd stick with something like Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator for your work truck (topping it with Rustoleum works well for me).

To prevent the B from drying on your car, do you only us B a section at a time claying each time?



Also, you where gloves while using A and B correct?

Nah, I do the whole vehicle at once. Noting that I work in a climate-controlled shop, there hasn't been any problem keeping it from drying even when I do stuff like the minivan.



I always wear gloves when washing/etc., but yeah, you really oughta wear them with the "A" and "B". I wear safety glasses/faceshield too, not overkill IMO at least with the "B". Again, it won't really burn your skin or anything like that, but it does sting if it gets into a cut/etc. and I don't want to have to think about it if the "A" & "B"ing takes a while (repeating suggestion to do the "B" step a few times if necessary).