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FrankWest · 08-02-2014, 06:25 PM

when I open windshield to replace rubber I noticed some rust inside the area that the windwhield closes into. What color is usually painted there? what is the safest way to remove the rust there?

Lawson Cox · 08-02-2014, 07:21 PM

If I am reading your post properly, it should be body color.

rotorwrench · 08-03-2014, 09:01 AM

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It depends on how extensive the corrosion is. If it is only light pitting, the corrosion can be removed with light grit blasting then treating the area with a conversion coat like Ospho or mild phosphoric acid solution to convert the surface to an iron phosphate. If your lucky, you can san the corrosion off with a good wet or dry sand paper. The area can be taped off with abrassive resistant tape to shield the rest of the car's finish but it is a dirty messy job and would require a lot of prep work to remove the windshield and protect the interior as well. A corrosion resistan primer should be applied before paint touch up in order to prevent reoccurance.

08-02-2014, 06:25 PM	#1
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,005	1933 Paint inside windshield when I open windshield to replace rubber I noticed some rust inside the area that the windwhield closes into. What color is usually painted there? what is the safest way to remove the rust there?

08-02-2014, 07:21 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1933 Paint inside windshield If I am reading your post properly, it should be body color. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

08-03-2014, 09:01 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: 1933 Paint inside windshield Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It depends on how extensive the corrosion is. If it is only light pitting, the corrosion can be removed with light grit blasting then treating the area with a conversion coat like Ospho or mild phosphoric acid solution to convert the surface to an iron phosphate. If your lucky, you can san the corrosion off with a good wet or dry sand paper. The area can be taped off with abrassive resistant tape to shield the rest of the car's finish but it is a dirty messy job and would require a lot of prep work to remove the windshield and protect the interior as well. A corrosion resistan primer should be applied before paint touch up in order to prevent reoccurance.