Remove small rust marks

[Rapson]

Installed a snorkel last weekend with out to many dramas however despite having the vehicle covered in drop sheets I have now discovered a stack of tiny little rust spots all over the bonnet and roof from a small amount of grinding I did .

The plan now is to hit them with some wet and dry 1200 then 2000 and then cutting polish.

Has anyone else had a similar problem and done anything different or am I going down the right path.

[Bigrig]

Hey mate - not a auto painter by any stretch, but sounds right to me - I did the same for some bonnet and A pillar stone chips and they came up a treat - not even noticable ... I did get a duco guy to get me the paint though (didn't buy automotive paint through SuperCheap, AutoBarn or anyone like that) as I wanted the proper primer and paint to make sure it sort of 'filled' the chip also ...

[Rapson]

Thanks for that Bigrig. Tried with the cutting compound first but wouldnt remove the tiny bits of metal from the grinding so gave it a quick rub with 2000 wet and dry and then the cutting compound and then some polish and my test patch came up like new!!! Now I just have to teach the kids how to do the rest of the car!!!

[MQ MAD]

As long as the tiny metal flakes get rubbed out or removed from the paint it should be fine
If they have penetrated thru the paint,and created a small rustish spot just touch up the effectd area with a very small tipped brush same color of course
Check the paint for this first
If theres is any small paint repair needed do this before the rub back and polish

[patch697]

Also try to stay away from any edges with the W&D & the cutters as these spots can cut right through the paint in the blink of an eye.