How to cut rust near fuel tank

[Rusty]

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

 

[fuzzy2308]

Take the fuel tank out and cover the lines and other stuff

 

[zedda]

Depends on how bad it is, scrape with wire brush by hand & paint with killrust or the drill method.

 

[Rusty]

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.