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Hi Folks- Well, I can't put it off any longer. My 68 Sqbk has been gathering rust in many (small) spots and the cheap paint job I had done 6 years ago looks like the $800 it cost. (glad I took the picture that is on Greg's scrapbook page right after the paint job ;) There are a few dings here and there that I don't fel like messing with as a rookie, and painting it myself is out of the question, so basically, I want to do the rust removal/spot primering myself and then take the car to someone for the paint/bodywork. My questions are about the general procedure for removing rust in spots and primering. For example... I've got rust on the roof in spots where the roof rack used to attach and in strips where the lateral rack slats used to be. The holes were filled and rust supposedly removed when I had the car painted last, but obviously that didn't do the trick. Here's what I'm thinking I need to do... please add wisdom/product info wherever possible! :) 1. Buff off all the rust/paint down to the metal in and around all spots where there is rust. I am assuming it is ok to use a drill w/ one of those wire brush attachments for this. (?) 2. Apply some kinda rust-killer/suppressor stuff and let sit... (see, i don't know squat... help! :) 3. Mask section and apply a few coats of primer. 4. Let dry and pray. Also, I have rust spots (minor) in the gutters and along the side of the car under where the big chrome moulding attach points are. Would I use the same procedure for all affected areas? Thanks to any who can shed light.... David Y.