How to protect chips in paintwork

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How to protect chips in paintwork

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Hi,

I have a few little chips in the paintwork on my T25, for example see attached picture.

What would you recommend as something simple that can be applied to protect these - I am not too bothered about trying to re-paint them, just want to protect from rust issues really.

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Paint is pretty good at keeping the water and air out and stopping rust, any colour will work.
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I spray rattle cans into the lid, leave for say 30 seconds to thicken then paint on with a small brush, add a few coats.

Any rust can be taken out gently with a mini cutting disc on a dremmel minimising damage.
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You could spot these with vactan on a cotton bud. It will seal the area from further rust.
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thanks both

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