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Body work
I've got a 96 150xlt longbed with 60K on it. The body is in very good shape except for surace rust-- about the size of a dime-- on the outside of both rear wheel wells. I live in the Chicago area, how long can I let it go before it becomes major problem? I have a body and fender friend who said he could take care of both sides for about $400. How does that price sound? Thanks.
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From: Tillamook, Ore
For $400 I'd say he's not a very good friend. Seriously though body and paint is alot of work. Don't ignore the rust, it won't go away. At least sand it off and try a rust killer and a little primer to hold it off for a while.
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If you can't see the repair after its completed, and bondo isn't being used, $400 is reasonable. There is a lot of work in prep and finish and blending into the existing paint.
Primer absorbs moisture BTW, so its not going to protect you from rust for very long. I've been doing that on my front fenders, only because I'm replacing both of them come spring. Just didn't have time to prep and paint them before it got cold.
Primer absorbs moisture BTW, so its not going to protect you from rust for very long. I've been doing that on my front fenders, only because I'm replacing both of them come spring. Just didn't have time to prep and paint them before it got cold.
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If it's just surface rust....take that piece of trim off, sand it down, put some of the bodywork putty on it, let it harden and then sand it down so it matches the other areas (you should be able to run your hand over it and not catch anything). Then bring it to a body shop and have them paint it. Do not let this go...it will be 10 times worse in a year. If you let it get beyond surface rust it will require cutting out that piece of metal, re-forming a new piece in it's place, welding and then repainting. Lot more $$
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