Ok, I'm a newbie at bodywork so forgive me if my question didn't engage my brain before I typed it...But, I have a lot of surface rust on my truck, '78 F100, and I want to start minimizing it and then repairing as money allows. So, I'm thinking about doing the prep and using Zero-Rust with an Epoxy Primer over it. But, I thought of a potential problem which may or may not exist. Aren't the Ford trucks of the '70's made with Galvanized steel? If so, what problems does this present for the Zero Rust and subsequent top coats after that? How can I resolve that on a very limited budget? What's the best approach?

Thanks,
Rick

 

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Don't know whether the steel is galvanized or not.

Go to the Zero Rust web site and contact them by email. They will be able to answer your question about how ZR reacts with galvanized metal and whether or not some kind of pretreatment is needed.

ZR is not a paint I use for autobody panel repair. I use it for things like frames, undercarriage, inside of doors, & etc.

I have used it when doing a 'work in progress' where the repair work has taken several months and I continue to drive the vehicle. In that case, I had completed my repair work (i.e. Bondo) and used the ZR as a protective coating. Prior to the final painting though, the ZR would be sanded and painted with a sealer (i.e. epoxy).

 

Quick addition to this post - I have researched the Zero Rust product and from what I have found, you can paint the whole truck and then use their clear coat product and you should be done....don't know about the galvanized steel problem....but I am planning to use this product on my 67 F250 once I get around to it.