Need Help With Rust

[Dave_B]

I recently bought this truck and it has rust on the bottom of the inside of the doors. Primarily, the drivers door. The rest aren't too bad, yet.

Any tricks to postponing the rust from spreading? I don't want to buy new doors, I just want to band aid this problem so, hopefully, I can get a few years out of it before it starts to rust through.

The exterior of the truck is completely rust free and looks nice. Just trying to keep it that way.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Dave

 

[indy_500]

Sand it down with a wire-wheel on an angle grinder and paint it with matched spray paint. You can get the matched spray paint from O'reillys for $7

 

[Dave_B]

Do I need to put down some sort of rust inhibitor first?

 

[700classic]

There are several different product that will stop the rust and seal it. Check your local auto parts store in the paint and body section. Like Indy said, clean it first than use what ever product you might p/u to stop the rust than paint it.

 

[indy_500]

Do I need to put down some sort of rust inhibitor first?

I don't other than some primer. My dads 02 F-150 has the exact same amount of rust in the same spot as your truck and my truck had its fair share of rust. Good thing your doing it now versus having to use body filler later like me :/

 

[Dave_B]

Indy

Come up to the Novi Snow Show. You can stay here and I'll pay you to fix it plus take you to the show.

Dave

 

[indy_500]

Indy

Come up to the Novi Snow Show. You can stay here and I'll pay you to fix it plus take you to the show.

Dave

If only I had time I might have to miss the wausau swap and milwaukee snow show for work... The nights I'm not working I'm mowing lawns.

 

[ezra]

also drill a few small holes on the bottom of the door it is rusting from the inside out the watter runs down window door drain holes get plugged starts to rust.
allot of newer fords rust at rear wheel wells because ford has a wad of insulation stuffed in behind fender that gets watter logged and they all rust their.
also after you drill the new holes spray inhibitor in the holes to dutch the inside of the door

 

[Dave_B]

Any recommendations on the brand of rust inhibitor after I sand it and drill some holes?

 

[rp7x]

sand blast it epoxy primer uruthane seam seeler, paint, clear and it will look the same next year. i know what battles i can win, just under coat it

 

[amazza76]

I hate to break it to you but that is cancerous rust. As others have stated, the rust is forming there because water is accumulating in the door. Any cosmetic touch even if it is sanded down and properly treated is only going to delay the inevitable.

 

[skidoo50]

I believe there is a product out called "extend" or something to that effect. It is supposed to stop the rust. I think it is black in color and has the texture of undercoat. It is also paintable. Have not ever used it but it's out there somewhere

 

[snodogg]

Pretty much a mix of what everyone said, Strip down or sand blast, treat it with a rust inhibitor, urethane seam sealer, prime, paint...repeat every 1-2 years. You can delay the inevetable. I would get a body shop to give you a quote it shouldn't cost much more than $200, and it will look factory new. you'll have $50 into material before you even start. it will last twice as long if left to the pros.

 

[doomsman]

Get the inside door panels off and clean the bottom out
then be sure any drains are open and treat with rustoleum
extend.

 

[snoluver1]

"EXTEND" rust inhibitor made by Loctite. The chit works wonders!!! I basically dipped a '66 GTO in the stuff. The car should have been crushed it was so rotted! 15 year old restoration and not a single rust bubble has reappeared.

 

[Dave_B]

Thanks everybody!

I'm going to sand it down, make sure there are some clear drain holes, spray with Extend and paint over it.

I would take it to the shop but, I want to do all the doors and I know that would get expensive.

Dave

 

[rp7x]

we want to see it when it's done

 

[snowfish]

I've used tons of Permatex Rust Converter. Nice stuff. Also Eastwood makes a rust converter, with a wand, so you can spray the inside of the panel.

I'm convince that nothing will totally stop the rust that has started. But both products will slow it Way down.

Good luck with you project. And Yes, Pictures please.

 

[snow_monkey]

There are several different product that will stop the rust and seal it. Check your local auto parts store in the paint and body section. Like Indy said, clean it first than use what ever product you might p/u to stop the rust than paint it.

X'2 there are special products that will do the job. 3M comes to mind! When in doubt use DUCT TAPE!!!!