Decisions??
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Decisions??
Hey guys/gals. I got home SUPER excited about getting on my '56 panel truck. It is SUPER rough and after some thought, I had the idea to keep it lookin that rough, but keeping it from rusting worse and keeping the "patina" the way it is. It does have some holes that would have to be repaired and so on, but my real question is: Is there anyway to keep it from rusting more and kind of "arrest" the rust thats already there? I thought if I could keep myself from making it slick and shiny that I'd enjoy it more. If I scrape the fenders or running boards this way it would NOT matter at all.
Any suggestions??
Any suggestions??
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Hey Terry, I think you could probably paint some of that rust remover jelly on the bad spots. Hose it off and spray it with clear. That may allow you to keep the patina without patches of primer.
Good luck man
Scott
Good luck man
Scott
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I’m thinking along the same line but what are going to do with the welds at the repaired holes, grind and prime with rust oxide color? Do just the nastiest spots with that chemical that turns rust black and kind of a coating, stops the rust I think, (Sold under many names, extended (?), POR-15, or Eastwoods Rust Encapsulator) and then clear it with flatting agent to keep the air out or would that spoil the look that you are after.
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I like your thought process! I’m thinking along the same line but what are going to do with the welds at the repaired holes, grind and prime with rust oxide color?
Do just the nastiest spots with that chemical that turns rust black and kind of a coating, stops the rust I think, (Sold under many names, extended (?), POR-15, or Eastwoods Rust Encapsulator) and then clear it with flatting agent to keep the air out or would that spoil the look that you are after.
I’m thinking along the same line but what are going to do with the welds at the repaired holes, grind and prime with rust oxide color? Do just the nastiest spots with that chemical that turns rust black and kind of a coating, stops the rust I think, (Sold under many names, extended (?), POR-15, or Eastwoods Rust Encapsulator) and then clear it with flatting agent to keep the air out or would that spoil the look that you are after.
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ooo I'd like to see pictures of this truck!
to completely stop rust, you have to remove it. However you can slow the crap out of it to the point you'll think its been completely stopped. I doubt it will bother you if it only works for like 20 years before having to be reapplied.
Surface rust and "cancer" rust are two different ball games though. Once it's cancerous (eatten through) the metal is thinning out and then it will need to be removed and patched or else it will contiune to rust. But if you're driving the truck and it's not sitting normal rust isn't going to be spreading like wild fire. Its the constant mostiure that causes the problem.
Rust needs oxygen to continue, its the oxidation of iron. So you could remove the nastier spots, sand it down a little if it's built up and then clear coat it. Granite its not the best surface for a clear coat, but it will work. Worse case scenario it doesn't work and your truck is still fine for years, lol.
to completely stop rust, you have to remove it. However you can slow the crap out of it to the point you'll think its been completely stopped. I doubt it will bother you if it only works for like 20 years before having to be reapplied.
Surface rust and "cancer" rust are two different ball games though. Once it's cancerous (eatten through) the metal is thinning out and then it will need to be removed and patched or else it will contiune to rust. But if you're driving the truck and it's not sitting normal rust isn't going to be spreading like wild fire. Its the constant mostiure that causes the problem.
Rust needs oxygen to continue, its the oxidation of iron. So you could remove the nastier spots, sand it down a little if it's built up and then clear coat it. Granite its not the best surface for a clear coat, but it will work. Worse case scenario it doesn't work and your truck is still fine for years, lol.
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I agree, keep the truck out of the bad weather and the surface rust/patina will not significantly change. If you want to fix rusted thru areas, cut out and patch as normal, then faux patina those areas to match the rest.
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hmmmmmmmmmmm . terry you are right , you'll enjoy it a whole lot more if ya dont have to fret all the time about it's super shiny appearance . most have called me lazy , or just plain stupid for wanting to stay with the beat up look / patina my ol' girl has , but i can scratch it without fainting and losing a couple grand in the process . besides everyone seems to like the beat up ol' girl !!!!!!!!!!! i'm just gonna fix the rust , leave the dents and waves and the scratches , and i got a fella who's gonna repaint the repaired areas to match what they look like now , then shoot a coat of clear over it so i don't gotta wax it so much ........................
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The black still rusted on the top, I would say that the black paint was, for lack of a better word, stronger paint. The grey was probably thinner so to speak, even if the same amount of paint was applied... sorta picture water verse whipping creme.
I dunno, thats my guess after just waking up, lol
Great looking truck btw
I dunno, thats my guess after just waking up, lol
Great looking truck btw