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Old 11-21-2009, 10:45 AM
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If it is not to bad I would suggest sanding it and primer and paint with cans,if it is bad then remove as much as possible and apply a rust converter,permatex makes one,it actually converts rust to primer,I have used it a couple of times and it does work.
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i would say sand and repaint, if you are truly awsome maybe bedline it
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POR15, pricey but a permenent solution.
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Oh by the way, It's not cool to start a second thread when you already asked the question in your first. I only speak for myself but I'm sure many here would agree.
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Originally Posted by Desert Rat
Oh by the way, It's not cool to start a second thread when you already asked the question in your first. I only speak for myself but I'm sure many here would agree.

I agree and I also hate when people do that, but that post had so many other questions I thought it may be better to start a new one, sorry to cause trouble.
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My opinion... a one quart can of Rustoleum White and a roller !

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My opinion... a one quart can of Rustoleum White and a roller !

Reminds me of the Toyota FJ
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My opinion... a one quart can of Rustoleum White and a roller !

Love It!

I just walked out to my Jeep in my slippers to Think about it.

Thank you.
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i like that but i dont think it will look as good with my maroon jeep?? I think im just going to herculine mine when the rust gets out of hand
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Herculined mine...from a distance it kind of looks like the vinyl roofs from back in the 70s (haven't decided if that's good or bad).
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