tiny rust spot

[X2Xtreme360]

I've got a tiny spot of rust on the passenger rear quater panel (which sucks) and I don't wan't it to spread. The previous owner had what looked to be like silicone covering it up, which seemed to do the trick of stopping the spread but some of it came off, exposing a small spot of rust. What's the best way to contain the spread without having to cut out the metal and replace it with new metal? I was just thinking about re-applying the silicone but I wasn't sure if that was the best route.

[AutostradaVR4]

the only sure way to stop it is to take it down to bare metal. Hopefully its in a fairly inconspicuous spot.

I had rust on the body welds right behind the front wheels where you would usa a jack. After a little work with the wire wheel i just threw on some primer and some heavy duty epoxy paint and it seems good to go. Of course, if its in the middle of a body panel, youll wanna be more delicate...lol.

[X2Xtreme360]

Yea it's right where the rear bumper meets the rear quater panel right above the wheel well.

[Polygon]

Your best bet is to sand it down to the bare metal removing all the rust. Then you will want to repaint the area and clear coat it.