Started rust repair on the MR2 today

"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW) 01/13/2018 at 15:19 • Filed to: None

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This is what came out when I removed the fender liner and started poking around with a screwdriver.

Cut out the rusty metal. The next step will involve spraying rust inhibiting chemicals all up in between the panels to kill whatever is left in there that I can’t reach.

Had to cut some on the underside of the rail too. This is not going to be very fun.

SmugAardvark > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/13/2018 at 15:28

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It’s crap work, but it needs to be done. Good on you for saving a car that is becoming harder to find in serviceable condition.

ToyotaFamily > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 01/13/2018 at 16:03

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What’re you going to be using to stop the rust? I’ve got two old Toyotas I’d like to keep mostly rust free too.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > ToyotaFamily 01/13/2018 at 17:01

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As best I can tell there’s not a whole lot you can do to completely prevent it other than keep it out of the rain. I also drove this car in the snow for a few years on snow tires. It was an absolute animal in the snow, but the salt probably accelerated the rust too.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > ToyotaFamily 01/13/2018 at 17:43

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To directly answer the question though, I’ll have to let you know what it’s called when I lay hands on it, a friend of mine worked in a HazMat company for a while and got his hands on some industrial strength stuff that he’s bringing over. I’ll post up with details when I have them

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > ToyotaFamily 01/13/2018 at 19:57

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Gem Rust Killer and Metal Prep is the chemical I’m using.