Rust in seam.
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Rust in seam.
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I would like some advice on how to best handle the rust that is in the seam, where the top of the pickup bed meets the bottom of the bed.
Around ten years ago before I had this pickup painted I removed a putty like substance from this seam, I did not put anything back before I had it painted. I am not sure what should be in this seam, as you can see by the photo the paint has cracked and rust is coming thru. Any idea's would be appreciated.
I would like some advice on how to best handle the rust that is in the seam, where the top of the pickup bed meets the bottom of the bed.
Around ten years ago before I had this pickup painted I removed a putty like substance from this seam, I did not put anything back before I had it painted. I am not sure what should be in this seam, as you can see by the photo the paint has cracked and rust is coming thru. Any idea's would be appreciated.
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Rust in seam.
There has been another thread similar to this one so try a search. What you want to do is remove all the rust with a sandblaster or wire wheel. I recommend a sandblaster if you have access to one. Treat the area with POR-15 to prevent further rust. Sand the Por-15 and then apply body putty, the other thread has the info on this stuff. I believe Dennis AKA Mi1lion has that info. Then prime and paint.
Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6
FORD=First on Race Day
MOPAR=Mostly Old Parts and Rust
Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6
FORD=First on Race Day
MOPAR=Mostly Old Parts and Rust
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Rust in seam.
Thanks for the information. I found the thread you were referring to, and it mentions using a pliable seam sealer. Does anyone have any idea where this can be found? Thanks.
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Rust in seam.
Any decent body shop supply house will have seam sealer. Even Autozone has it in caulking gun tubes. After you clean that crack out, clean it GOOD with POR-15 metal prep, let it dry then paint it with POR-15. (you can use a modelers brush here and try two coats) When the POR-15 is dry enough that you can drag your fingertip over it without sticking to it or smearing it, you can put the seam sealer over it. It will stick better right THEN...than it will if the POR-15 cures out completely. After you run a tiny bead of sealer in the crack wipe it off with a clean rag, turning frequently. Then take another clean rag with some thinner (Laq.) and wipe it down smooth. If you press in a little you can get a real nice small concave radius on the sealer and it will look real clean. Make sure you get all the extra sealer wiped off. If the sealer has any ridges in it after this, you can wet your finger in thinner and wipe along the crack smothing it even more. When it's painted the seal will look nice and smooth. Good luck, 
