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Should I worry about this rust on my sliders?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Chapman, Aug 20, 2015.

  1. Aug 20, 2015 at 7:59 PM
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    Chapman

    Chapman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys,

    Sorry if this has been answered before. Rust is building on my sliders and I'm not sure if I should worry. I plan to sand it, then prime/paint over the rust, but if it's not a big deal, I'll hold off on it.

    Thanks in advance.


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  2. Aug 20, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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    Canadian Taco 705

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    no surface rust. sand and repaint.
     
  3. Aug 20, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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    bjmoose

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    If you use your sliders the way they were intended, you'll be scratching the paint off of them occasionally on rocks anyway.

    So, get used to crawling under your truck, wire-brushing the area to remove rust/dirt/peeling paint, and spraying on touch up coats of rattle-can.

    No big deal, but you want to stay on top of it.
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2015 at 8:03 PM
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    Kyitty

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    Rust = Cancer for metal.
     
  5. Aug 20, 2015 at 9:17 PM
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    Chapman

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    Thank you guys. I'll work on it this weekend. I've yet to go offroad yet. Still building it up! :)
     
  6. Aug 21, 2015 at 12:55 AM
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