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    Exclamation How to cut rust near fuel tank

    Hi guys,

    Am looking at cutting some rust out of the boot of a VL Commodore. First thoughts were to angle grind the affected metal, treat and paint.

    Was wondering what the best method is to cut rust from the boot section that sits about a cm above the fuel tank. I am not too keen on using the angle grinder for obvious reasons.

    I was thinking of using steel wire on a drill or going to town with sandpaper but am hoping an easier option exists!

    Any info much appreciated,

    Cheers guys


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    Take the fuel tank out and cover the lines and other stuff
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    Depends on how bad it is, scrape with wire brush by hand & paint with killrust or the drill method.

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    Cheers for the info guys,

    The rust at it's worst is 6mm x 3mm and is in about three spots above the fuel tank.

    Probably not worth removing the entire tank but i will if i have to.


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