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What is the best thing to use on aluminum to end existing rust and stop it from spreading?

This aluminum is on a mobile home. I trying to repaint it and there is alot of areas were rust has ate the metal away. Especially in the seams. How can I get rid of the rust that already exists and stop it from coming back.

Answer:

aluminum doesn't rust but it does corrode I think they make a navel jelly for aluminum they should sell it at the hardware store just follow the directions on the bottle
Aluminum doesn`t rust. This is probably tin. If a magnet sticks to it, treat and paint as you would steel.
Please check with a place like home depot. You could use some steel wool, to get some of the rust off, then paint over tha area with rustoleum. That helps prevent rust, Hope this helps.
Uh......... aluminum doesn't rust. Has to be some iron in there somewhere.

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