how to stop rust issues

[kizzo]

I have a little 250cc mini buggy (go kart looking thing) and it rusting pretty easy from what it looks like. probably because when i take it out it gets wet then i throw a tarp over it and the dampness prolly speeds up the process. but anyways, what's the best way to prevent rusting? does that rustoleum paint stop rusting? i was thinking about painting it but then i remember they make acrylic and stuff that's clear would that work? the body is what is rusing not the engine the engine is a honda cn250 and it hasnt even hinted at a rust problem.

[kylemorg]

There's a lot of stuff designed to reduce the rust to black primer. I've used some of that stuff at various times on older vehicle. You wire-brush or sand off the rust powder and scales, then spray or paint the rust treatment stuff on as a primer, sand it down, then put your topcoat (paint) on. Rustoleum might help keep non-rusted parts from rusting, but in my experience, you need to do something more first on the rusted areas.

[RedScorp]

I have a little 250cc mini buggy (go kart looking thing) and it rusting pretty easy from what it looks like. probably because when i take it out it gets wet then i throw a tarp over it and the dampness prolly speeds up the process. but anyways, what's the best way to prevent rusting? does that rustoleum paint stop rusting? i was thinking about painting it but then i remember they make acrylic and stuff that's clear would that work? the body is what is rusing not the engine the engine is a honda cn250 and it hasnt even hinted at a rust problem.

Move to a dryer climate. Say....SoCal! :D

[hyunelan2]

Basically, don't let any "virgin" metal be showing. It needs to be coated to prevent oxidation. Once it starts though, painting over it without using a rust neutralizer will only slightly slow it down.

I used a product in the past called "Black Max" ...err... maybe it was "Black Magic." Anyway, as was said above, you wire brush (wire wheel is faster/easier) the rust off, paint on the black max (which goes on white) and it dries black. You can then paint over that and it + paint works as a sealant to keep moisture out.

[2001VE]

I sometimes use a gel rust remover after sanding/wiring brushing ;especially if the metal is pitted. It etches the surface and helps the primer grab better.
If its a few removable parts that are mainly rusting , getting them powder painted is one of the better ways. Kinda pricy but really stands up well. Some factory paint is put on with this method.

[slyderdai]

Stip the cart down and send it to the sandblaster and get it powedercoated no rust ever again

[Robert1955]

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[04 elantra cvvt]

Naval Jelly works rather well, just make sure to finish it with paint when you are done.