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Laid_Out_50 · 01-05-2016, 04:57 PM

So I've decided that I want to run my truck in bare metal. I know I have the rust issue but is there any away to keep the rust away. I was told clear coat but read that eventually it would rust under the clear coat. Than I was told about Gibbs Oil apply about once a month and the rust will not appear. What's your guys take on this

Donaldo · 01-05-2016, 06:01 PM

I think you are way too close to that big salty pond - rust never sleeps !

1-ton of fun · 01-05-2016, 06:37 PM

mild steel rusts, except in Arizona.

**Advanced Design** · 01-05-2016, 09:03 PM

In 2011 I almost bought a Suburban that was in Panama City Beach, Florida in bare steel. The owner used WD40 on it. Unfortunatley I didn't buy it.

Fast forward a few years and I stumble across it here, owned by a member. He used linseed oil.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612572

It still looks good.

Donaldo · 01-05-2016, 09:06 PM

""He used linseed oil.""

Be sure to use 'Boiled" Linseed Oil so it will dry. Penetrol also works well on bare metal.

Foot Stomper · 01-05-2016, 09:18 PM

There's no cure for loose scaly rust. Period. But if you have visual rust, you can clear it....maybe. I say "maybe" because clear is designed to stick to paint, not bare steel.
Here's the rust/adhesion test. Take a paint scraper, scrape on surface while holding a white towel or Kleenex to catch falling debris. If you see debris, keep scraping/wire brushing/sanding. If there's no debris, then you are good to give it a try.

Rust can't grow without air and moisture. WD40 would work for a short period of time. Heavier oils/grease will work too. Clear coat should work too if you have a clean abraded surface.

If time is on your side, do a test a panel.

**mr48chev** · 01-05-2016, 11:28 PM

Another fad I don't understand but from what I have read on it a lot of WD-40 and scotchbrite pads and elbow grease if you want to keep it looking like bare metal rather than rusted metal.

58CameoAZ · 01-06-2016, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

mild steel rusts, except in Arizona.

Hate to say this, But Rust finds its way into Arizona! maybe not as much,
but it is here, Trust me i Know!

Its a Dry Rust Though

Allen

OrrieG · 01-06-2016, 02:51 PM

Sounds like a lot of maintenance to me. Like the billet guys that drive their car or truck on a weekend cruise then spend all week evenings detailing the under carriage. I just want to be able to drive mine daily and hand wash it every couple of weeks and hit the under carriage with low pressure washer when I go off road or drive in winter. Also around here there is so much dust and pollen that anything remotely oily would give you more of a velour or suede finish....

67GMCkid · 01-06-2016, 03:33 PM

Boiled Linseed Oil,
My old man used that 50 years ago to thin oil based house paint and as a finish over top of the stain as a clear on gun stocks..
To this day just the metion of the stuff and I can vividly smell that horrible stench..

01-05-2016, 04:57 PM	#1
Laid_Out_50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 270	Bare Metal So I've decided that I want to run my truck in bare metal. I know I have the rust issue but is there any away to keep the rust away. I was told clear coat but read that eventually it would rust under the clear coat. Than I was told about Gibbs Oil apply about once a month and the rust will not appear. What's your guys take on this

01-05-2016, 06:01 PM	#2
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Re: Bare Metal I think you are way too close to that big salty pond - rust never sleeps ! __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up

01-05-2016, 06:37 PM	#3
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Bare Metal mild steel rusts, except in Arizona. __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

01-05-2016, 09:03 PM	#4
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Bare Metal In 2011 I almost bought a Suburban that was in Panama City Beach, Florida in bare steel. The owner used WD40 on it. Unfortunatley I didn't buy it. Fast forward a few years and I stumble across it here, owned by a member. He used linseed oil. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612572 It still looks good. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-05-2016, 09:06 PM	#5
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Re: Bare Metal ""He used linseed oil."" Be sure to use 'Boiled" Linseed Oil so it will dry. Penetrol also works well on bare metal. __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up

01-05-2016, 09:18 PM	#6
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: Bare Metal There's no cure for loose scaly rust. Period. But if you have visual rust, you can clear it....maybe. I say "maybe" because clear is designed to stick to paint, not bare steel. Here's the rust/adhesion test. Take a paint scraper, scrape on surface while holding a white towel or Kleenex to catch falling debris. If you see debris, keep scraping/wire brushing/sanding. If there's no debris, then you are good to give it a try. Rust can't grow without air and moisture. WD40 would work for a short period of time. Heavier oils/grease will work too. Clear coat should work too if you have a clean abraded surface. If time is on your side, do a test a panel. __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

01-05-2016, 11:28 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Bare Metal Another fad I don't understand but from what I have read on it a lot of WD-40 and scotchbrite pads and elbow grease if you want to keep it looking like bare metal rather than rusted metal. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-06-2016, 02:51 PM	#9
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Bare Metal Sounds like a lot of maintenance to me. Like the billet guys that drive their car or truck on a weekend cruise then spend all week evenings detailing the under carriage. I just want to be able to drive mine daily and hand wash it every couple of weeks and hit the under carriage with low pressure washer when I go off road or drive in winter. Also around here there is so much dust and pollen that anything remotely oily would give you more of a velour or suede finish.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-06-2016, 03:33 PM	#10
67GMCkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Etters Pa Posts: 197	Re: Bare Metal Boiled Linseed Oil, My old man used that 50 years ago to thin oil based house paint and as a finish over top of the stain as a clear on gun stocks.. To this day just the metion of the stuff and I can vividly smell that horrible stench..

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