Rust spots on ligth canopy - How do i remove them

[Tommy Tucker]

[I recently bought a used pc canopy and the outside has rust spots all over. The ballast and unit itself works great. The inside and reflector are also in great shape with no rust. Only the outside and lots of it. How do I remove these and keep them from returning. Is it possible then to have someone powder coat the outside? Where?]

 

[mmiller40]

[if you have a canopy you can pull it apart and canibalize it. Then you haev a retro kit ]

 

[Tommy Tucker]

[Don't have an old one yet. I still have to use all I have (and more).]

 

[buyitjody]

[I know Coca Cola or Vinegar helps with rust removal. Unfortunately I don't have any suggestion on where you can take it after that to get it coated.]

 

[Rick]

[I suppose you could clean out the rust. Sand the metal with some fine sand paper. And paint it with some some good metal paint.]

 

[DallasJose]

[CLR does a good job removing rust. Also home depot sells white enamel paint for high temp applications after you clean the hood paint it with the enamel. Good as new

Enamel comes in diffrent colors]

 

[DuaneD]

@DallasJose wrote:

[Jose,

Is this the stuff for BBQ grills or is that something different?]

 

[DallasJose]

[I think it was for stoves/ranges has a pic of a stove on it. Though grill paint sounds like a good idea too.]

 

[Tommy Tucker]

[I cleaned most of the rust off last night, but it has made the metal much weaker. Parts of the lip (which hold the clear plastic face) have broken off.]

 

[DuaneD]

@DallasJose wrote:

[Gotcha. I think I know what you are talking about. I agree with you, imo, the enamel would look better than flat back bbq paint.]