jwhite0109
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There are a few products on the market to stop/convert rust.
Eastwood has some pretty good products that I've used on a '61 Rambler I'm restoring.
http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-rust-converter.html
Eastwood has some pretty good products that I've used on a '61 Rambler I'm restoring.
http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-rust-converter.html
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Cool thanks olsalt just found some other post with some good info. What do you think of the pic? Doesnt look to bad right?
Doesn't look too bad. What year is it? I assume it's an east coast or snowy winter car. I'm in California so I don't see that kind of rust often.
Based on the photograph I would replace the shocks with Bilsteins and change the diff oil. Doesn't look like it's ever been done. And probably new suspension bushings.
I have the name of a different brand of rust converter on my other computer. If I can find it I'll forward it to you.
Oh...Welcome to the board.
Based on the photograph I would replace the shocks with Bilsteins and change the diff oil. Doesn't look like it's ever been done. And probably new suspension bushings.
I have the name of a different brand of rust converter on my other computer. If I can find it I'll forward it to you.
Oh...Welcome to the board.
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I just used semigloss paint. I wire brushed the heavy stuff off, then soap and water witha stiff bristle brush for the rest. Once it was dry I brush painted the frame, springs and axle, sprayed the wheel wells. came out great, I touch it up every spring after the salting is done.
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I was thinkin the same thing that it must be somewhere with snow. I am from South Texas and we dont worry about it to much either. Its a 98 2door with 140k. The body and interior are very clean so this is the only downside with this truck. Its exactly what I want so I guess I can deal with a little rust, it will give me something to start working on.
I am getting it for 5500 which seems a little high but for some reason all the 2 doors around here are going for prices like that or they are junk.
I am getting it for 5500 which seems a little high but for some reason all the 2 doors around here are going for prices like that or they are junk.
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Let me know what u end up using..cause I have that same issue to address
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I just used semigloss paint. I wire brushed the heavy stuff off, then soap and water witha stiff bristle brush for the rest. Once it was dry I brush painted the frame, springs and axle, sprayed the wheel wells. came out great, I touch it up every spring after the salting is done.
This method is a good method. Another method that also works well and you wouldn't have to redo it every spring is using Por15 rather than the paint. Por15 is made for exactly what we're talking about here and will completely stop the rust and is said to never chip or flake off. Just take a wire brush to the affected area(s) to knock off the large to medium stuff, wash off the dust, then coat with POR15 and never worry about it again. Stuff works great! It is a little pricey but well worth it
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thats about right for a decent 2-door. im with bowtie, painted it all black, touch up as needed.
Or for a little cheaper just buy the aerosol cans of rubberized undercoating from your local parts store. It's pretty durable, as well.This method is a good method. Another method that also works well and you wouldn't have to redo it every spring is using Por15 rather than the paint. Por15 is made for exactly what we're talking about here and will completely stop the rust and is said to never chip or flake off. Just take a wire brush to the affected area(s) to knock off the large to medium stuff, wash off the dust, then coat with POR15 and never worry about it again. Stuff works great! It is a little pricey but well worth it
