Ha, I meant it more literally, about my own.
Stop the Rust and Prep for Paint
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Thanks for the suggestions gt350h. I am doing a lot of that. Seems like most of the work involved in painting is the prep work so I'm taking my time. Sanding down the rust and building up the area with primer. Then roughing up the rest of the panel and giving it all a few even coats. Wet sanding between each. It's not perfect, my wife thinks it looks great lol, but I'm probably being hard on myself for it being my first time. I notice every single flaw 
even though it's a hundred times better than when I brought it home. When it's all done I'll get some picks up.
even though it's a hundred times better than when I brought it home. When it's all done I'll get some picks up.
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Thanks for the suggestions gt350h. I am doing a lot of that. Seems like most of the work involved in painting is the prep work so I'm taking my time. Sanding down the rust and building up the area with primer. Then roughing up the rest of the panel and giving it all a few even coats. Wet sanding between each. It's not perfect, my wife thinks it looks great lol, but I'm probably being hard on myself for it being my first time. I notice every single flaw even though it's a hundred times better than when I brought it home. When it's all done I'll get some picks up.
even though it's a hundred times better than when I brought it home. When it's all done I'll get some picks up.
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Hey Levi, I promise not to hijack the thread, I just don't think this question warrants its own thread and it might really relate to you. I have surface rust covering about 98% of my trailer and I was wondering if an angle grinder with like a cup brush would be a decent option. I would get a DA sander, but I don't think I'll need one of those very often and an angle grinder is cheaper and I know I will need one much more often. Any suggestions on tools or attachments?
Levi, great find for $300. Those are always the most satisfying trucks. Good luck to you, friend!
Levi, great find for $300. Those are always the most satisfying trucks. Good luck to you, friend!
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Hey Levi, I promise not to hijack the thread, I just don't think this question warrants its own thread and it might really relate to you. I have surface rust covering about 98% of my trailer and I was wondering if an angle grinder with like a cup brush would be a decent option. I would get a DA sander, but I don't think I'll need one of those very often and an angle grinder is cheaper and I know I will need one much more often. Any suggestions on tools or attachments?
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Alex, I used something similar to this when I stripped the frame on our Bronco:
5" X 1/2" Clean And Strip Xt #92580
I don't like the cup or wire wheels because they throw little wires everywhere.
After getting it as good as you can, use a rust converter like Ospho or Metal Ready and then paint.
5" X 1/2" Clean And Strip Xt #92580
I don't like the cup or wire wheels because they throw little wires everywhere.
After getting it as good as you can, use a rust converter like Ospho or Metal Ready and then paint.
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