Rust

So i have a 1973 Cadillac Sedan Deville, the paint is ok, but there are some spots where rust has gotten under the paint, but not thru the metal. what can i do to smooth these spots out and stop the rust?

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near window

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I think you ought to junk the car. It has no intrinsic value as a collectors car! It's JUNK!

darn rust is like cncer....best to cut it out and start with fresh metal....

sand paper and some primer

Paint dosn't rust. Only ferrous metals rust (those metals that contain Iron). Strip the rusted area and surrounding area down to bear metal, remove all visible rust, use a small sander and grinder to reveal a new metal surface that hasn't rusted, either weld some new metal to the grinded area or use filler, sand to smooth finish, prime, paint, coat, polish, enjoy!

Buy a new car

i second Harman's advice. Rust is the cancer of cars. Remove as much rust as you can, fill, then repaint. If possible check the other side of the panels affected to see if it has rusted through the body. You may have to cut it out, weld in new metal and fill.

I just looked at those photos: if this vehicle is what your stuck with there is hope, find at least one or more people that can help you who have done body work for at least a year or more. those repairs will take some time so write out a plan on timelines of how much to get done per day, weekend, month, whatever. Also, write down all the tools and supplies you need before you start and prices. You learn more from doing then you will paying someone else to do it.

on the other hand, the rust i see in the photos, as phenom... said, might just be whats on the surface of the decay. once you start removing things and cutting you might discovery the real damage that was hidden from view. That will increase the time, effort, and cost of the repair.

There is always ways you can shortcut this that will hold for awhile, but scraping off surface rust and covering it with primer and/or paint will only have it look like it does in a few months (depending on your climate). When it comes to repairing most things for me, I take the "Hank Hill" approach.

Anywho......I also have auto work to do. I have to dig my battery cables out from my vehicle, which the engine compartment
is so crowded, I have to remove the alternator, air filter and housing, possible a headlight assembly and the battery+housing. I found some kick-ass cables online that make the factory and automotive shop cables look like wire hangers. check um out: custombatterycables . com (its all typed together/i didn't want to link)

lotta work bro. but it all has to come out, or youll be at it in a while

i dont get it