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How do you repair rust holes in a car roof?

Can I fix a rust hole on the top of my car? It's an older vehicle, and I've noticed that rust holes are starting to appear on the roof.

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Fear not! You can do this repair yourself with a fiberglass repair kit.
Here’s how:
  • Cut away as much rust as possible from the hole in the roof.
  • Grind the area around the hole.
  • Use a fiberglass repair kit to fill the hole, then sand it down.
  • Paint the fiberglass with touch-up paint or spray paint.
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