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cfan10 · 04-27-2012, 07:48 PM

I am wondering if I can use spray can/roll on bedliner whatever is cheaper, on the floor, rockers, doorsills especially.
I'm asking because today, I found about a gallon of bondo on my pass doorsill, and after grinding it off.
I have two medium sized holes on the top of the doorsill.
I do plan to buy a small welder in a few months, after some sort of training.
But for now I want to know if silicone will work for the holes, then bedliner the bare metal. I rolled some rusto pro after aluminum taping the holes.
Thanks for advice/opinions.
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**old Rusty C10** · 04-27-2012, 10:03 PM

alot of guys use bedliner on floors etc..

masterlock · 04-28-2012, 12:04 AM

You live in Texas, go buy a used rust free cab for around $300 bucks and replace the whole thing. Do it right once and never do it again. I only give you this advice because I had the same exact issue and I am super happy with my decision.

motornut · 04-28-2012, 07:44 AM

i used a roll on rust paint,unthinned it's fairly thick
bed liner sometimes dosn't slow the rust as much

**N2TRUX** · 04-28-2012, 11:02 AM

You can use any kind of sealer you prefer, but it will not stop the problem. It will only cover it up. You need to cut the rusted metal away, and clean the remains down to clean metal. There are several automotive metal preps that can be used to seal it properly than can be primered over.

All your going to do by spraying bedliner over it is hide the ugly while it continues to grow.

cfan10 · 04-28-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by masterlock

You live in Texas, go buy a used rust free cab for around $300 bucks and replace the whole thing. Do it right once and never do it again. I only give you this advice because I had the same exact issue and I am super happy with my decision.

How does that work out with the vin, just cut around and weld it to the new dash? Also, I'm a novice and a girl so the tools for that I know I don't have, not to mention I don't have any support. But believe me the thought has crossed my mind.
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Pop's C-10 · 04-28-2012, 01:29 PM

Do you have pics of tha rot? those would help us with directing you in tha right path..

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-28-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cfan10

How does that work out with the vin, just cut around and weld it to the new dash? Also, I'm a novice and a girl so the tools for that I know I don't have, not to mention I don't have any support. But believe me the thought has crossed my mind.
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If you buy a cab it should come with the title
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04-27-2012, 07:48 PM	#1
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 977	Rot on doorsills, bedlinder ok? So, aggravated right now... I am wondering if I can use spray can/roll on bedliner whatever is cheaper, on the floor, rockers, doorsills especially. I'm asking because today, I found about a gallon of bondo on my pass doorsill, and after grinding it off. I have two medium sized holes on the top of the doorsill. I do plan to buy a small welder in a few months, after some sort of training. But for now I want to know if silicone will work for the holes, then bedliner the bare metal. I rolled some rusto pro after aluminum taping the holes. Thanks for advice/opinions. Posted via Mobile Device

04-27-2012, 10:03 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Rot on doorsills, bedlinder ok? So, aggravated right now... alot of guys use bedliner on floors etc.. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-28-2012, 12:04 AM	#3
masterlock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 281	Re: Rot on doorsills, bedlinder ok? So, aggravated right now... You live in Texas, go buy a used rust free cab for around $300 bucks and replace the whole thing. Do it right once and never do it again. I only give you this advice because I had the same exact issue and I am super happy with my decision. __________________ 77 Stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422253

04-28-2012, 07:44 AM	#4
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Rot on doorsills, bedlinder ok? So, aggravated right now... i used a roll on rust paint,unthinned it's fairly thick bed liner sometimes dosn't slow the rust as much __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-28-2012, 11:02 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Rot on doorsills, bedlinder ok? So, aggravated right now... You can use any kind of sealer you prefer, but it will not stop the problem. It will only cover it up. You need to cut the rusted metal away, and clean the remains down to clean metal. There are several automotive metal preps that can be used to seal it properly than can be primered over. All your going to do by spraying bedliner over it is hide the ugly while it continues to grow. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-28-2012, 01:29 PM	#7
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Rot on doorsills, bedlinder ok? So, aggravated right now... Do you have pics of tha rot? those would help us with directing you in tha right path.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse



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