Surface rust is the least damaging and most straightforward to treat. It only affects the top layer of your car and usually happens in places that have been bumped or scratched. How to repair car rust Minor rust damage can be repaired at home if you’re willing to invest in the right to...
We tell you how to treat surface rust, scale rust, and penetrating rust. And even how to stop it from forming, altogether.
If you find some rust spots on your car, don’t panic. If the rust is underneath the vehicle, on the underside of the body or bumpers where it doesn’t show, or confined to very small areas that can be touched up easily, you can probably take care of the matter yourself. The paint...
you probably won’t have to worry much about rust. But if you have an old car you want to fix up, or your vehicle has accumulated rust from being left outside for months, there are ways you can repair the corrosion without replacing the steel wholesale. ...
or rust holes that might allow them access. Pay special attention to areas around doors, windows, vents, and the undercarriage and seal any problem areas. If your vehicle is stored in a garage, inspect the garage door and walls for any openings. Repair any cracks or gaps to ensure that ...
When it comes to old cars with metal bumpers, rust is a fact of life unless the bumpers have been properly cared for over the years. Often, bumpers need to be repainted to restore their appearance. Painting them is relatively easy, cheaper than chrome plating and can easily be done in a...
Rust Spring dead spot Summer patch Take-all root rot Fostered by humid and hot conditions, brown patch disease might be one of the most common sources of brown spots in your lawn. Causes of brown patch include too much thatch, too much nitrogen, and compact soil. It is caused by the fu...
If left untreated, rust will take over your entire car. Let’s look at some ways to clean things up and provide some prevention. Here’s how to fix rust.
Learning how to clean baking sheets properly can help prolong the life of your equipment. Even the most attentive cook can't prevent occasional burnt-on messes, greasy splatters, and sticky sugars that cause buildup on baking sheets over time. Sometimes all a cookie sheet needs is a little ...
If you’re going on holiday for an extended period and your car isn’t going with you, you can’t leave it sitting on the driveway and expect it to work normally when you return. The battery might die, the tyres might get flat spots, and the locks and hinges may seize. That’s...