bed removal/rust work

Discussion in 'Exterior' started by ob269, Feb 2, 2012.

  1. ob269

    ob269 New Member

    So I finally pulled my plastic bedliner :eek: and there is 'some' rust at the front of the bed by one of the bolts..
    Where the wavy layer of the bed lays in the bottom, is that removable so that I can see how bad it is under it?
     
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  3. Black mamba

    Black mamba The mannnn

    I don't think you can separate any Part of the bed without drilling the rivets out :/
     
  4. hazard-maine

    hazard-maine northern ranger driver

    are there pictures of this rust? so studies and evaluations can be conducted by your peers?
     
  5. OP
    ob269

    ob269 New Member

    Alright any ideas on how to repair the rust before it eats through the front corner of my bed?
     
  6. OP
    ob269

    ob269 New Member

    Lol. I'll go take a pic but I'm at work and will have to 'mobile upload' through photobucket and that will take a couple hours..
     
  7. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Wire wheel it, then use a rustoleum paint
     
  8. This ^ I believe they sell an actual rust preventative paint, so if you could find that you'll be good.
     
  9. This works too, but I don't think you wanna spend $150 for one little spot lol
     
  10. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!


    He can get quarts of it for under 50.00 on ebay
     
  11. OP
    ob269

    ob269 New Member

    Ah, wire brush duh.. I've been feeling like **** lately and can't think for some reason..
     
  12. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    You can also use a grinder with a rust/paint stripping pad like this
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  13. Oh, that works too then.
     
  14. OP
    ob269

    ob269 New Member

    Yeah I have close to the same thing Clinton but for a drill instead of grinder.. its like a brillopad on steriods?

    And I might have to but some por 15..
     
  15. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Yeah a roided up brillo pad but they rock man! You can use the ones for the drills, just doesnt go fast enough to grind it quick so it will take a little longer but you'll be good
     

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