You say your car has some light surface rust and you’d like to remove it? You’ve come to the right place. The Drive’s crack How-To department is here to help get that corrosion dealt with and your car ...

First, find the car manufacturer’s paint code. Buy automotive touch-up paint in pints and quarts to use in a spray gun, aerosol cans or roller ball applicators. Pro tip: Even if you know how to use a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? An ominous brown stain on the fender. A bubble in the paint at the bottom of a door.

Rust does more than prematurely age your car. If left unattended, rust can spread and seriously damage your car. What causes your car to rust? In scientific terms, rust is iron oxide that forms when ...

Most serious restoration projects start with the body. If you are as lucky as we are, that body is a relatively solid and rust-free example of Mopar's best. Our 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T is a project ...

The car frame is the main supporting framework to which all other parts of the car are connected. Because a car frame is made of metal, it can rust over time. The good news is that it can be repaired, ...

Car rust is an unsightly addition to a car and excessive amounts can signal the impending death of a vehicle. Rust can spread like a rash across a vehicle, but if you manage it quickly, you can save a ...

Not everyone has the equipment and experience to do cut and weld rust repairs. In fact, most hobbyists don’t. That doesn’t need to stop you from stopping rust in its tracks and repairing the damage.

It's a really good idea to buy a parts car with major projects that you undertake. The trouble shows itself when your project vehicle turns out to be not much more than a parts car itself—rust, ...