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Old 04-11-2012, 08:29 AM
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Anyway the 89 is really pretty rust free under and out! The PO did that factory undercoating and it has really held up well but needs fixes. I was wondering what some real peoples reviews on some rust converters are. Topcoat on the underbody isn't an issue just something to convert the rust and prep it. Anybody use anything with good reults? Thanks
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Try POR-15. Lots suggest it, and from what I hear it works well as long as you follow the instructions.
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I had thought of that, but in reading about it its more of an encapsulant to prevent any further damage, unless i read it wrong. I was planning on undercoating but looking for something to convert the rust first, but thank you for the reply that is definately on my list of items to get serious about.
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Por15 has everything you would need. Check out their site. X2 on fallow instructions. You will be sorry if you don't.
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Obvious answer is move out of the rust belt lol.

But for real lived in Ky for a few years all I can say is wash your jeep a lot especially in the winter when they are dropping the tonage of salt every where.
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Originally Posted by Guntar13
I had thought of that, but in reading about it its more of an encapsulant to prevent any further damage, unless i read it wrong. I was planning on undercoating but looking for something to convert the rust first, but thank you for the reply that is definately on my list of items to get serious about.
They have a product called, rust converter I think.
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Originally Posted by Trev1006
They have a product called, rust converter I think.

Rust convertor is ok but you still have to grind most of it down as best you can before applying it. Rust convertor can also get expensive.
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Rust convertor is ok but you still have to grind most of it down as best you can before applying it. Rust convertor can also get expensive.
I prefer to cut out the rust and replace.
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CHeck out my thread in my sig. That is how I dealt with my rust.
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