Originally Posted by
WhyFi
So don't bother with further removal? I have a can of Rust-Oleum primer/paint that I bought for use on this spot, but I haven't looked at the instructions too closely (bought it months ago and I'm too lazy to go out to the garage right now).
Try some naval jelly with a small brass wire brush first to remove embedded rust. Then a corrosion inhibiting primer before final paint.