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Feb 26, 2000 | 08:33 PM

Elkman

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What is the best why to get the rust out of the upper bed seam? The one on the outside of the bed. The entire seam has light rust and one hole approx. 4" long. Thanks.

Feb 28, 2000 | 09:45 PM

Nate_64

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Just wanted to get this back on the front page- I, too would like to know how to deal with those welded seams- getting out rust, sealing, etc.

Nate

1964 F-100 Custom Cab 292 V-8 3 spd
1964 F-100 292 V-8 3 spd
1990 F-150 5.8L

Feb 28, 2000 | 10:09 PM

BigTex

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I would try a sandbalster. If you mask the painted areas well enough before blasting it, you wont hurt the finish. Another trick that works well is muriatic acid. You can apply this with a brush. It eats the heck out of rust! Drawback is you have to rinse and cover the metal immediately because the acid will let surface rust colored stuff pop up quick. Any other ideas out there??

Feb 29, 2000 | 02:11 AM

Thudpucker

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I bought a Spray can of Naval Jelley at AutoZone and it stops the rust it can reach. Turn's it black, and in a few days it can be sanded, painted, etc etc...

Feb 29, 2000 | 08:43 AM

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I too like to use muratic acid to first attack the major rust. But the need and abilility to flush and dilute the stuff is a problem. To deal with the flash rust, I usually just let it dry out completely (not too long here in the desert) and then coat it with Extend; it comes in a spray can or little bottles that allow you to brush it on. Personally, I prefer the brush/pour on stuff as it seems to work better in converting the rust but you don't end up with a smooth finish to repaint over. It all depends on where and how hidden the rust is and what kind of refinish you are going to do.

Feb 29, 2000 | 11:20 AM

Elkman

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Thank for the advice. I will work on it this spring. Still winter here!

Feb 29, 2000 | 04:11 PM

Nate_64

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Let me join in with Elkman by thanking you all, since I was eagerly awaiting the same info. I have seen too many "dun it m'self" jobs where this rust was ignored and eventually ate its way under and through an otherwise great paint job

Nate

1964 F-100 Custom Cab 292 V-8 3 spd
1964 F-100 292 V-8 3 spd
1990 F-150 5.8L