'78 F-100 Rust
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'78 F-100 Rust
Hey all,
just bought this '78. 302 with "three on the tree", and in pretty good shape...BUT I need some advice on arresting the rust present on the body. It has two rusted thru spots on either lower panel just aft of the door.(You can just about make out one of them). One is slightly bigger than a quarter, the other not quite that size. Plus there are numerous surface rust patches that I need to address before they get worse. Is there a commercially available rust inhibitor that I can use or what do you recommend. I can't afford a full paint job and body work right now, but want to at least hold what I got until I can. Thanks.
just bought this '78. 302 with "three on the tree", and in pretty good shape...BUT I need some advice on arresting the rust present on the body. It has two rusted thru spots on either lower panel just aft of the door.(You can just about make out one of them). One is slightly bigger than a quarter, the other not quite that size. Plus there are numerous surface rust patches that I need to address before they get worse. Is there a commercially available rust inhibitor that I can use or what do you recommend. I can't afford a full paint job and body work right now, but want to at least hold what I got until I can. Thanks.
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Might try looking at this product.
Rust Converters & Rust Removers
There are other out there like it. It may help you temporarily stay your situation until you can handle it properly.
Rust Converters & Rust Removers
There are other out there like it. It may help you temporarily stay your situation until you can handle it properly.
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From: Vermont
Permatex makes a rust converter in a little white bottle or a blue spray can. I use the white brush on extensively in my shop. It is a thick white liquid that you brush on the rust and it will turn a blackish color in a few minutes. If it doesn't completely turn blackish give it another coat or two. Available in auto parts stores for about $10.00. It should do exactly what you want. (the spray is NOT very impressive so make sure to use the brush on). Good luck! gary
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Paint Over Rust to Stop Rust Permanently With Chassis Saver Truck & Auto Underbody Coating I will tell you this stuff seems to work great. Its a little pricy but its better that POR-15 which is what the pros normally use for Rust. We used a little bit of it on my floor pan and it came out great.
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