Almost time to start to get as much as the original Dipolmat Blue back as I can. There is some rust stains on the quarter panel.. Best way/ any way to get these out, without damaging the paint? I have seen some people use denatured alcohol and CLR / rust remover..
George, on my original paint charger years ago I removed rust staining with compound, a cutting pad, and a meguiar’s DA buffer. See pics below. I believe Dodge used enamel paint back then. It’s hard to tell in your photo but I bet it would come right out if it’s similar
These are what I have/use. The red pad is their most abrasive. The buffer has an adjustable RPM dial that makes burning through paint virtually fool proof. I would be happy to loan it out to you if you don't have a DA buffer, but it might be cheaper to buy a harbor freight knock off then pay the shipping. There is a lot of life left in that paint. On a side note.. prices for this stuff has gone crazy. My complete kit in 2017 from Meguairs (buffer, 3 pads, 1 bottle of each compound, polish, wax, and the towel set) was $299... https://www.meguiarsdirect.com/meguiars-polisher-kit.html https://www.amazon.com/MEGUIARS-Ult..._d7qTJ8EthclOHSjY6LH0n6z2RhoCqHsQAvD_BwE&th=1
For a blue comparison: my 38 Buick was painted in the 60s. Here is what the same buffer/compound did.
If that was a boat, Gel Coat, I would use BKF,,, BarKeppersFriend. BKF contains oxalic acid, which is also in hull cleaner https://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Bri...GV9kWTjvvsuZ_N2TZ6gxpeZLlqGEhVABoC8_kQAvD_BwE Hull is just sprayed on the hull and rinsed off...
