storing rusty panels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DJ72CHEVY · 01-12-2005, 10:32 AM

I am getting ready to store some parts (fenders, cab, etc.) while I work on the frame. PO started to sand the truck for paint and stopped, there is significant surface rust. What is the best way to handle this? Sand to bare metal and prime it? Or if I am going to do that much work, go ahead and do the whole part?

Thanks

DJ72CHEVY · 01-12-2005, 10:45 AM

Heres some pics.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-12-2005, 10:49 AM

That doesn't look too bad at all. If you can store them in a dry area I wouldn't worry about them. If you are going to work on the frame you should just work on the frame. I have also had the problem of trying to do 500 parts at once and it doesn't work too well. If your that concerned about the body, sand the whole truck down while it is complete and shoot a coat of primer on it before you take it apart to store it. Again, unless you use a primer-sealer I'd still put them in a dry place.

silvertonguedevil · 01-12-2005, 10:51 AM

Depending on how long you are going to store it I suppose. If it's going to be a year or so, I probably wouldn't worry about it. Any longer than that, I would probably rough em up and prime em. I live in a wet, soggy climate though so it might be a little different where you are. Will the stuff be stored inside or out?

DJ72CHEVY · 01-12-2005, 11:00 AM

The parts will be out in the barn. They will be out of the weather, but not out of the heat and humidity. It depends on time and budget on how long they will be stored. I have some green rust killer ( don't recall the name ) that turns to a white chaulk and seals the bare metal, if anyone know what i'm talking about, would this be ok? I could put some rattle can paint over it.

Fred T · 01-12-2005, 11:22 AM

I'd use one of the Krylon rust preventative enamels.
Krylon Rust Preventative Enamels . Autozone & O'Rielly sells them. This will save you the step of applying the rust converter. ZeroRust works good for this, too, but I can't buy it locally.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-12-2005, 04:06 PM

I think that green rust killer is called Osfolt or something like that.

DJ72CHEVY · 01-13-2005, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the help, I will just clean the bad spots and seal the metal.

01-12-2005, 10:32 AM	#1
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	storing rusty panels I am getting ready to store some parts (fenders, cab, etc.) while I work on the frame. PO started to sand the truck for paint and stopped, there is significant surface rust. What is the best way to handle this? Sand to bare metal and prime it? Or if I am going to do that much work, go ahead and do the whole part? Thanks

01-12-2005, 10:45 AM	#2
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	Heres some pics. Attached Images

01-12-2005, 10:49 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	That doesn't look too bad at all. If you can store them in a dry area I wouldn't worry about them. If you are going to work on the frame you should just work on the frame. I have also had the problem of trying to do 500 parts at once and it doesn't work too well. If your that concerned about the body, sand the whole truck down while it is complete and shoot a coat of primer on it before you take it apart to store it. Again, unless you use a primer-sealer I'd still put them in a dry place. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-12-2005, 10:51 AM	#4
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Depending on how long you are going to store it I suppose. If it's going to be a year or so, I probably wouldn't worry about it. Any longer than that, I would probably rough em up and prime em. I live in a wet, soggy climate though so it might be a little different where you are. Will the stuff be stored inside or out? __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

01-12-2005, 11:22 AM	#6
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	I'd use one of the Krylon rust preventative enamels. Krylon Rust Preventative Enamels . Autozone & O'Rielly sells them. This will save you the step of applying the rust converter. ZeroRust works good for this, too, but I can't buy it locally. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-12-2005, 11:00 AM	#5
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	The parts will be out in the barn. They will be out of the weather, but not out of the heat and humidity. It depends on time and budget on how long they will be stored. I have some green rust killer ( don't recall the name ) that turns to a white chaulk and seals the bare metal, if anyone know what i'm talking about, would this be ok? I could put some rattle can paint over it.

01-12-2005, 04:06 PM	#7
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	I think that green rust killer is called Osfolt or something like that. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

01-13-2005, 10:00 AM	#8
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	Thanks for the help, I will just clean the bad spots and seal the metal.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.