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Bad rust or ok?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by IEsurfer, Aug 5, 2020.

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  1. Aug 5, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    looking to buy a used taco and the seller sent me these pics, can't tell if it's surface rust. Buy or walk away?


    Its for an 2004

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  2. Aug 5, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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    Doesnt look too bad at all. Could use some cleaning up and a nice coating to protect it.
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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    It’s not bad, but it will be if not taken care of correctly. Don’t just cover it up with black stuff.
     
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  4. Aug 5, 2020 at 2:40 PM
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    Northeast - Totally normal. Actually looks good
    Socal - run
     
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    Take a hammer and listen for thin spots. Looks normal though.
     
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  6. Aug 5, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    It's for an 04
     
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  7. Aug 5, 2020 at 2:44 PM
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  8. Aug 5, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    Not bad at all for a 2004, I had a 2003 Ram that had a ton more rust on it.
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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    Looks similar to my old tundra....hit it with fluid film every year and you'll be fine.
     
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  12. Aug 5, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    Looks ok, but not certain it's good until you hit every spot on the frame with a hammer.
     
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  13. Aug 5, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    Seriously, dont just cover it up with rustoleum. I help run a huge corrosion program and you can clean it up and either go fluid film or add zinc powder to paint....zinc self sacrifices for metals. Don't add aluminum direct either (like a bumper) without a gasket. Steel will self sacrifice for aluminum. Pm me if you want detailed advice.
     
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  15. Aug 5, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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    So just wire brush and fluid flm and don't do anything else to it?
     
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    That would work but wouldnt last as long. You would have to do that (depending on where u live, salt use, humidity, etc..) every year if not more. Do a good wire brush cleaning and mix zinc powder into a paint (nothing like por15 at this point) and paint it. DO NOT use the miracle make rust dissappear sprays or anything like that.
     
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    Google up noble metals chart.....and you will better understand what metals sacrifice for others. Never-mind....I'll post a chart tomorrow and try to better explain.
     
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    That frame looks great for a 16 year old truck! I'd buy it no problem.
     
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    I’ll buy it if you don’t

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    Hammer and hope you don't see this afterwards:

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