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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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The top of my Bronco II has surface rust in the channels of the roof. What can I do to stop it and make it look better? Should I just wire brush it off, primer and paint? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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wire brush may help if the rust is not to bad. the main thing to do is make sure you get all the rust or it will come back and drip rails are the hardest to repair. primer and paint will definetly help after all the rust is gone.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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Do I need an etching primer for the bare metal? Or is simply wire brushing the rust and primering sufficient? Should I use bondo to smooth it out?
Thanks for the reply uk1050.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 07:02 PM
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1) Sand to clean metal
2) Treat with rust converter
3) Prime with epoxy primer
4) Do any necessary bodywork
5) Do additional paint prep
6) Paint
 
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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there ya go!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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Thank you very much guys!
 
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