rust removal

[bb29510]

i was looking at the frame of my truck and it got some surface rust, im not in the slat belt, truck thirty years old, be hard to wire brush. is there anything i can wash it with to remove. dont want to encap unless I have too. thinking more like naval jelly but more liquid. what do the hot rod people do

i want to spray it on, wash it off and the paint it, anythink like that on the market. its just surface not eating through. its a ford

 

[joe_padavano]

There is no magic brush-on, hose-off solution. The Evaporust or Rust911 type removers really require immersion of the part for a length of time, and still won't get everything. Either plan on sandblasting or accept a paint-on rust converter.

 

[The Cobbler]

actually a good oil spray would be what I do.

 

[tool_scrounge]

Evaporust Gel is an option. We have used it the past on rusty pipes. But not cheap on a per ounce basis.

 

[Sumboodie]

You're worried about frame surface rust on an 80s Ford truck? It'd have been through the crusher twice if it lived in Maine!

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,...... Spray it every other year with Fluid Film, 'n it'll last 'bout forever,.....

 

[gte718p]

You can always go the POR 15 route. Not easy, nor cheap, but if you do it right you will not have to worry about it for a very very long time.

 

[smackey05]

Ayuh,...... Spray it every other year with Fluid Film, 'n it'll last 'bout forever,.....

I'd coat it as well with a fluid film / oil. If you don't live where we live in New England you'll be fine for a long time.

 

[vpd66]

I'd use RP342 cosmoline rust preventative coating.

 

[Stuart in MN]

There is no magic brush-on, hose-off solution. The Evaporust or Rust911 type removers really require immersion of the part for a length of time, and still won't get everything. Either plan on sandblasting or accept a paint-on rust converter.

I've had success with parts that were too big to put in a container by soaking paper towels with Evaporust, wrapping them around the part and then covering it up with kitchen cling wrap. However, that wouldn't be practical on an entire frame.

You may have some luck with wiping it down with Metal Prep, if the surface rust is light enough. You should be able to find it at most any auto body supply store, and probably at most general auto parts stores.

 

[joe_padavano]

You're worried about frame surface rust on an 80s Ford truck? It'd have been through the crusher twice if it lived in Maine!

 

[Zeke]

^^^^Nice greenhouse.

 

[mrbill55]

i was looking at the frame of my truck and it got some surface rust, im not in the slat belt, truck thirty years old, be hard to wire brush. is there anything i can wash it with to remove. dont want to encap unless I have too. thinking more like naval jelly but more liquid. what do the hot rod people do

i want to spray it on, wash it off and the paint it, anythink like that on the market. its just surface not eating through. its a ford

Do a google search for "FDC Rust Converter Ultra", I've used this on a number of truck beds over the years, both before and after I had my bodyshop. You can paint directly over it, but you won't get a factory finish. I typically sprayed bedliner over it after letting it air cure for a week. Read the directions, as the formula may have changed with the push for lower VOC's additives since I left the business 10 or so years ago.

Bill S.

 

[rooster59]

Spray bottle or small weed sprayer, 1 part mineral spirits, 1 part 30wt or 90wt gear oil. Good safe ramps and a creeper help.

 

[JRC3]

I have a similar problem...Would like it to stick around at least another 5 years or so. I figured Fluid Film would be the go to suggestion around here. LOL

But seriously would like to treat in time.

 

[nadogail]

i was looking at the frame of my truck and it got some surface rust, im not in the slat belt, truck thirty years old, be hard to wire brush. is there anything i can wash it with to remove. dont want to encap unless I have too. thinking more like naval jelly but more liquid. what do the hot rod people do

i want to spray it on, wash it off and the paint it, anythink like that on the market. its just surface not eating through. its a ford

What is the slat belt?

 

[Jayman17]

Salt belt I believe

 

[Sumboodie]

I have a similar problem...Would like it to stick around at least another 5 years or so. I figured Fluid Film would be the go to suggestion around here. LOL

But seriously would like to treat in time.

Couple cans of Krylon and a wire brush.

 

[racecougar]

what do the hot rod people do

Frame-off restos.

Guessing you don't want to go that route; spray it with Fluid Film. You can get it in black now.

 

[dlwilson]

I've seen videos of dry ice blasting that make rusty car undersides look new.

 

[Jazz1]

You could sandblast the accessible areas and apply a quality epoxy primer. I spray my ‘91 Toyota with wax infused oil treatment yearly…my ‘41 only the boxed area of frame rails gets the oil treatment as its not driven much in winter..they salt the salt in my area

 

[JRC3]

Couple cans of Krylon and a wire brush.

Went ahead and bought my first can of Fluid Film today at Menards, on sale too for $9 Gonna hose my rear subframe down with it. According to the things I've read around here over the years the frame should last 50 or so years. haha

 

[Shiftless]

Went ahead and bought my first can of Fluid Film today at Menards, on sale too for $9 Gonna hose my rear subframe down with it. According to the things I've read around here over the years the frame should last 50 or so years. haha

Welcome to the Fluid Film club. I’ve been using it for years but not on vehicles. No salt on roads in my neighborhood.

 

[JRC3]

Welcome to the Fluid Film club. I’ve been using it for years but not on vehicles. No salt on roads in my neighborhood.

Just found this from Project Farm.

I wonder what using two products would do.

 

[whateg01]

I've started using corroseal. It's a rust converter. Turns black. Easy to use. Water clean up.

 

[Dig Doug]

Google - Rust Mort

brush on
let it sit
wash off.

 

[consti2tion]

Pressure wash it and spray it with Rust-oleum Rust reformer, then shoot it with some matte black paint.

10.25 oz. Rust Reformer Spray Paint

Amazing deals on this 10.25Oz Rustoleum Rust Reformer Spray Paint at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[zak77]

I've noticed a MAJOR difference in longevity of Fluid film when it comes to spraying out of a can or getting a gallon and using a spray gun. The stuff in the gallon can lasts so much longer, based on my experience using spray cans on my truck for several years then switching over to the gallon and spray gun. When i used the spray cans i found it was gone after a month or so but i just touched up the frame on my truck a week ago since the FF i sprayed last fall was mostly still there.