DIY rust removal on paint chip

[sileung]

As I was driving this past winter on the highway, a big chunk of ice flew off a truck and hit the hood of my car leaving a big paint chip that is the size of a quarter.

With all the snow and salt, the exposed metal began to rust a bit. Now that the weather is getting warmer, I want to patch it up. Before I put touch up paint and a clear coat on the affected area, I would like to remove the rust.

I was thinking of using very fine grit sandpaper to sand it off myself. Does anyone know how effective this will be or a "proper" technique to get this rust off? Are there options to removing this rust without damaging my paint?

Thanks!

[cdmuile]

There are rust removing solvents on the market. You would have to carefully apply it with a q-tip and then carefully prepare the surface before painting.

[sileung]

Is there a specific brand you would recommend? Or can I just pick up any rust remover from a local hardware store?

Thanks!

[sileung]

Also, being a big paint chip, should I use a primer on the bare metal before I put on the paint?

[cdmuile]

Not familiar with any specific brands. It's a chemical reaction so I'd guess any brand would do. Priming is always recommended. Hardware store people knowledgeable about their paint products would be your best resource. Having said that, I really think you should have a body shop do the repair. The whole hood should be repainted or it'll never look right. JMO!

[sileung]

My original thought was to have it done at the body shop but after being quoted for $800 I would rather sacrifice on some looks. Hopefully I do a good enough job that it's not that noticeable. Thanks for the tip though. Much appreciation.

[Leo2005]

If somebody would start making aftermarket parts for rogue like i saw on ebay for crv i would definetely replace my hood with Carbon Fiber hood. Found yesterday while washing a car that my hood got a damage too. I used to love CF. My A4 had a lot of CF parts.

[philipa_240sx]

If somebody would start making aftermarket parts for rogue like i saw on ebay for crv i would definetely replace my hood with Carbon Fiber hood.

The Honda guys get all the love... and the ricey parts to boot. Somehow a CF hood on a Rogue does not make sense. On a blinged out sport compact maybe, or a nice sports sedan like the A4 or BMW it makes sense. But on a CUV? I just don't see the logic.