Rust Treatment, step by step

[Martin64]

I've been reading a few threads about rust treatment and some of the chemicals. I'll be doing a few spots on the cab of my truck next summer when I have time and weather to do it.

por looks like what I'll be using, so how do I use it? I have a couple spots of rust under the drip rail and one under the rear window. Under the drip rail on the driver's side has already resulted in a hole so I know there's more rust between the cab interior and exterior. There's also a dry rust colored water line on the passengerside kick panel that has to be found and dealt with.

The way I understand it, remove as much rust as possible using brushes (of various types that will fit into the smaller areas) and then coat the metal surface with a chemical that will stop the rust from forming anymore and spreading. Do I have this right, or am I missing something? It seems pretty upfront and (somewhat) easy, but I don't want to miss something and have to do it over again later.

[68NMStep]

Martin,

Just wanted to say Hi! I was born and raised in CA, La Mesa to be exact. Mount Helix area. Saw you were in El Cajon, My folks live there still out by Grossmont College.

Anyhow, I did a 59 Karman Ghia and a 63 kombi and used POR15, stuff worked great, follow the directions and you cant go wrong. I used the metal ready and the degreaser too..

[Martin64]

Thanks. Since I thread this I've found even more on rust converters, etc. It can get confusing if you get to far into it..... next time you're coming this way shoot me an email or pm

I wouldn't plan on any vacations here now...way too much smoke!

[JimKshortstep4x4]

Here is a link to rust treatment comparisons.

Jim

http://www.geocities.com/goodytommy/rust/