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Rust Treatment Advice Please

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Nick (67K miles) isn't under warranty, and I discovered this rust:

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Note that I live a stone's throw from the ocean where everything either molds or rusts, and I often have a salty wetsuit in the trunk.

Here are two anti-rust products I have:

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I could put those on the rust then paint with a Rustoleum primer, or I could buy some other products.

What do you suggest?
 
Nick (67K miles) isn't under warranty, and I discovered this rust:

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Note that I live a stone's throw from the ocean where everything either molds or rusts, and I often have a salty wetsuit in the trunk.

Here are two anti-rust products I have:

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I could put those on the rust then paint with a Rustoleum primer, or I could buy some other products.

What do you suggest?
Which part of the car is the rust shown in your photo? Otherwise I suggest you need to paint over the primer as added protection. Given that you live near the beach, regular washing and cleaning is very necessary.