Keep grinding, or ready-to-treat?

[plfking]

First time grinding rust, and not sure when to stop. Am I supposed to be getting all the red coloration out, or just grinding until I can't flake it off anymore? Seems solid to me.....I pound on it with a hammer and nothing breaks off.

The wire-wheeled area looked the same as the areas around it when I began.


Don

[EastCoastCB]

The more you get out the better, but don't obsess about it too bad. Try the ospho out and see how it does.
That one are is definitely clean enough!

[Tango]

With most rust "converters" all you need to do is knock off the loose flakes then treat. They should convert any remaining oxides into a stable compound you can paint over.

[plfking]

Thanks guys....appreciate it! I thought I was okay, but just wanted confirmation from the 'been there done that' folk.


Don

[Rusty]

Slap 'it on, get 'er done.

Looks fine for next step to my old eyes.

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

I hope you are wearing a mask and using a lot of open windows,open doors and a fan to keep that dust away from you.
I know it can be tough with inclement weather but breathing the rust dust will put a hurtin on your lungs and everything associated.
Trust me on this one.
I promise you don't want that experience?

[plfking]

Originally Posted by Jolly Roger bus 223

I hope you are wearing a mask and using a lot of open windows,open doors and a fan to keep that dust away from you.
I know it can be tough with inclement weather but breathing the rust dust will put a hurtin on your lungs and everything associated.
Trust me on this one.
I promise you don't want that experience?

Peace out, boy scout.....yes to all of the above except the fan.....and I forgot my bloody earplugs too. I have just enough brain cells left to know I have to take care of them.

Merry Christmas!


Don