Surface rust on trailer hitch receiver

What's the best way to address rust on the trailer hitch receiver?

I assume using a wire brush wheel on a chordless drill to remove all the rust, then apply a solid coat of Rust-oleum spray paint?

TIA

 

Yep.

 

I’ve been there. I did exactly what you described. I know this isn’t that helpful without a before pic but:

I used “rust tough” and it matched perfect, looked great, but the rust came back after a year in some spots, albeit much lighter.

I generally prefer Krylon for application consistency. It’s probably operator error, but I get fewer runs using it vs other brands.

I’ve switched to “rust reformer” from rustoleum for rusty crap though. Hasn’t been long enough to know if it’s better than the Krylon, but I’m hopeful.
It’s worth noting that rust-oleum is just the brand name. It doesn’t do anything special the other brands don’t, unless you pick one of their products with special claims
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Ol...ormer-Flat-Black-Spray-Paint-248658/202623091

 

How often have you found you need to reapply? Genuinely curious as I’ve never heard of this and don’t quite understand where it lies between preventative and converter.
“In rainy winter conditions we recommend applying STA-BIL Rust Stopper ever 2 months. In dry, less wet climates, apply every 6 months.”

 

Prevent =/= convert
Thanks for sharing your experience with it