rust cover up

[chiro22]

got a 1973 Cheyenne shortbed as a hunting truck and the bed has come rust spots, as well as the front quarter panel and few little spots here and there.

Before I drop the cash for a rhino lining or something like that, are there any recommendations on which rust cover up spray (ie rustoleum, etc) works best for bed and for the body?

[Matt Man]

Is it rot or just surface rust? If there is major pitting or rust through I would get the areas repaired before it gets any worse. I have had good luck with rustoleum paints.

[chiro22]

Originally Posted by Matt Man

Is it rot or just surface rust? If there is major pitting or rust through I would get the areas repaired before it gets any worse. I have had good luck with rustoleum paints.

Most of it is surface rust...there's a few bits of rot...was thinking of doing a little filler/small fiber patch on those.

thoughts?

[Matt Man]

Got a picture? The only proper way to do it is to cut it out and replace with new metal.

[chiro22]

Originally Posted by Matt Man

Got a picture? The only proper way to do it is to cut it out and replace with new metal.

I'll take a few photos at lunch

[midnight rambler]

If its surface rust por 15 work good if you follow the directions. Ifs it cancer cut it out.

[Jrgunn5150]

If you're talking tiny surface rust spots, hit em with a wire wheel and some ospho, or spring for a pint can of POR 15 or Chassis Saver.

[1redbowtie3]

http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com...YwFhoCg_Pw_wcB

I've been using this for small rust
spots, after POR15 ...

[Jrgunn5150]

Originally Posted by 1redbowtie3

http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com...YwFhoCg_Pw_wcB

I've been using this for small rust
spots, after POR15 ...

Nice find! The stuff I use is way more than that!

[chiro22]

Originally Posted by Jrgunn5150

Nice find! The stuff I use is way more than that!

Here are some photos of the rust...the first photo are the rust marks in the bed, the 2nd and 3rd, show the rust in the line down the middle, that's just went leaves and dirt on either side and the last is obviously more rotted.

I have a buddy who does really nice rust work, before I can get to him and drop a load of cash, are there any rattle can solutions to treat and will help with the surface rust? And any way to treat and fill the rot for the time being?

[midnight rambler]

I would cut it out, looks like its deeper than surface rust

[Matt Man]

I don't think covering it up for now will help much, especially the top of the bed rail. For the bed just sand it down the best you can and spray some rust inhibitor on it to help slow it down. Best solution is to get your buddy to fix it properly. You have a 73 cheyenne short bed 4x4 this is a truck worth fixing properly. Good luck!

[chiro22]

Originally Posted by Matt Man

I don't think covering it up for now will help much, especially the top of the bed rail. For the bed just sand it down the best you can and spray some rust inhibitor on it to help slow it down. Best solution is to get your buddy to fix it properly. You have a 73 cheyenne short bed 4x4 this is a truck worth fixing properly. Good luck!

I hear yeah. It def deserves the full treatment. Thanks