The rust problem

Rust

The center bonnet trim, i.e. the "silver streak has become very rusted. This is the focal point of the whole car so I hope one day it can be brought back to its shiny glory. A Pontiac silver streak needs to have a silver streak. the Silver streak strip that runs down the center of the bonnet, or if you are American the hood, is easy enough to separate from the bonnet. The bonnet actually comes apart with a separate panel on either side of the center streak. It is along these joins that the rust forms due to water being trapped between the panels.

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It looks worse on close inspection

As an interim measure I knocked the rust back a little just by rubbing is down with fine paper. I think I will apply some paint as a short term measure to prevent the rust from getting any worse. At this stage it is a matter of stopping the deterioration and then later i can focus on a permanent restoration to  bring it  back to its former glory.

Other trim (e.g. chrome strips) also have rust bubbles appearing. I also need to stop the rust as soon as possible. I will research about the best way of doing this. Maybe a molasses bath and then paint to stop the rust getting worse. I will then check out ways of restoring the pieces, or look for replacement bits.