Detailing Bottom of Pan

[DesertG]

Hey Guys, I have a nice original pan on my 1965 Beetle and I want to take the 50 years of road grime and mud, dirt off.

I started to clean one section with Simple Green and when I got the dirt off, found a mixture of original black paint and light surface rust.

I would love to get the surface rust off without sanding. Also, maybe make it look better. Boiled linseed oil maybe?

I want to keep the originality, so I won't be painting the pan.

Any thoughts?
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1965 Beetle, 1970 1600cc DP, 12v

[VW_Jimbo]

Scrap off the loose rust with a good wire brush, then Ospho, followed by primer and paint.
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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[74 Thing]

https://www.kbs-coatings.com/

[DesertG]

thank you. I have used those coatings before but that is not what I am after. I want to keep the car honest and not cover up the pan
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1965 Beetle, 1970 1600cc DP, 12v

[viiking]

Clean the pan.
Brush off surface rust with wire brush
If surface rust is heavy, use a mild acid, e.g. vinegar, ospho, citric acid to remove it
Wash with water ( or water blaster) to neutralise acid
Coat with sheep fat by brush or spray can or normal spray gun.

Sheep fat? Yes, lanolin. Look up Lanox or similar.
Lanolin is the antirust treatment of choice for many 4WD enthusiasts who regularly drive on or near the beach down in Oz.
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1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3

[esde]

Woolwax, none better
https://www.kellsportproducts.com/?gad_source=1&am...ssQAvD_BwE
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