Just Spray Paint it?

[Dr Phat]

I live on Long Island (New York) so my truck was and willbe constantly bombarded with salt and water. Ive noticed some light rust on parts under neath. I was just wondering what the remedy is? Should I just sand it down to make it nice and level and give it a couple coats of spray paint to stop it from eating everything?

[jerryp58]

Originally Posted by Dr Phat

I live on Long Island (New York) so my truck was and willbe constantly bombarded with salt and water. Ive noticed some light rust on parts under neath. I was just wondering what the remedy is? Should I just sand it down to make it nice and level and give it a couple coats of spray paint to stop it from eating everything?

I didn't follow it very long, but there was a recent thread on POR-15 (Paint-Over-Rust) that you may want to check out. If I was in that kind of environment and was very ambitious, I think I'd look into something like that.

[bigriver]

Since I'm in Cali I dont get bombarded with salt. But I've sprayed Rustoleum over certain parts (frame, lca, swaybar) that have light scuffs and rust. Just wiped off excess dirt and sprayed over the rust.

[Irongrave]

get some POR (paint over rust) and you should be good

[Dr Phat]

Oh nice I looked that stuff up and it seems nice. Ill pick some up when I get the chance.

[cctmobiledetail]

Naval jelly for the rust and Rustolem satin for the finish coat. Flat paint will mar and scratch to easily, gloss will show too many imperfections, satin is a blend between the two and works the best !