light surface rust
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light surface rust
I have got an old 54 that has lots of rust. The thing is that it is all surface rust. I dont really have many bodyworking tools, just a hammer and dolly set. How would I go about getting this down the bare metal assuming that thats where I need to get it to, so that I can start the primer. What tools will I need and what do they do, also where can I attain these tools. Also I plan on painting the truck myself(learning experience), should I just rattle can primer it until i get the whole truck ready to paint or should I paint each piece once its ready. Thanks all in advance.
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From: Willamette Valley Oregon
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Your best option is to sand to bare metal, treat with a rust converter, and paint with epoxy primer. This all assuming you can't/won't media blast or dip the panels. Some like to sand and then paint with a self-etch primer. I don't do that anymore since self-etch and body filler don't mix well.
At the minimum, you will need a compressor, spray gun, and a DA (dual action) sander. Don't make the mistake of buying too small of a compressor. It is the machinery that will operate your spray gun and sander. How big of a compressor? Well, personally, I wouldn't go any smaller than 14 SCFM @ 90 psi.
Your best option is to sand to bare metal, treat with a rust converter, and paint with epoxy primer. This all assuming you can't/won't media blast or dip the panels. Some like to sand and then paint with a self-etch primer. I don't do that anymore since self-etch and body filler don't mix well.
At the minimum, you will need a compressor, spray gun, and a DA (dual action) sander. Don't make the mistake of buying too small of a compressor. It is the machinery that will operate your spray gun and sander. How big of a compressor? Well, personally, I wouldn't go any smaller than 14 SCFM @ 90 psi.
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From: in the double wide
Yea take all the rusted areas to bare metal.I'm using wire wheels on my truck to brush all the rust off.
If u can use wire wheels for an angle grinder the grinder works faster than a drill.But u will have to use the drill for the cup brushes to fit in some areas.
Good luck on your truck,
Dan
If u can use wire wheels for an angle grinder the grinder works faster than a drill.But u will have to use the drill for the cup brushes to fit in some areas.
Good luck on your truck,
Dan
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Older trucks are made of thicker metal than any late model. It will sandblast well. No matter how much metal treating, if there is rust under the surface of paint, it will eventually come thru. The heat and UV from sun and constant moisture will get thru the surface. It will usually start showing up on the seams and overlapping edges. Sandblasters are very cheap now days. Many large pressurized types can be had for less than $150. Take down to clean gray metal and cover with POR-15 for a permenant fix. Then regular painting procedures next. The POR-15 will lay down easier and better than most any paint you will ever shoot. When applied according to instruction, is nearly impervious to anything. This will be your base coat sealer and excellent practice to doing a professional finish paint job. Dont waste your money on spray can anything. It is nothing more than a temporary cover up to what becomes a bigger problem later. JMHO
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