I've noticed a few paint chips on the hood started developing some surface rust before I was able to hit them with touch-up paint (thanks, no doubt, to winter road salt) and I'm curious what treatment folks recommend to neutralize the rust and create a foundation for touch-up paint. I've tried a dab of Permatex, but I'm not convinced it's the best option for tiny chips.
Treatment for rusting paint chips?
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AuSeeker
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When you said "Permatex" exactly what are you using from Permatex??
For the most part Permatex is usually a gasket sealer or a "Form-a-gasket"...but I guess they make other products, but IMHO Permatex is not a paint prep/rust eliminator/converter, prohibitor, nor is it a paint primer.
There are rust converters from several makers that would be my choice, you apply the rust converter and then apply the body paint over that
