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How can I prepare my rusty undercarriage before I get my lift?

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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Default How can I prepare my rusty undercarriage before I get my lift?

My undercarriage is quite rusty. What can I do so it doesn't look like crap when I get my lift?
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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cut the rust out and patch the floor.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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surface rust or full out rusted floor pan and whatnot
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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The entire bottom-side in general is rusted.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Maybe Por15 or just some oil based paint like rusteloem.
Some paints can be applied over top the rust, must suffocate it from oxygen.
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