How to Repair Rust on the Wheel Well of a Car
- 1). Remove surface rust using a wheel well scrub brush. These brushes have long handles for reaching under and around the wheels.
- 2). Put on rubber gloves. Apply naval jelly to the wheel well with a pad made of steel wool. Reach up into the area to cover it with naval jelly. Naval jelly is made with phosphoric acid to dissolve rust.
- 3). Wait about 10 minutes for the naval jelly to take effect.
- 4). Wipe the wheel well area clean with rags or paper towels.
- 5). Brush on rust-proof primer with a paintbrush. Be certain all areas of the wheel well are covered. A primer cuts down on rust.
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