Surface rust fix

Any recommendations on how to fix this surface rust?

 

Sand it down a bit and throw some rust converter spray paint. Once that sets, pick up some color matched paint then clear coat. I would also mask off areas that don’t need to be sprayed so you only have to paint match that small rusted portion

 

Unless you get inside the seam, that rust is going to come right back in a couple of months.

 

Yea it would be good to take of the inside the rocker panels by removing the step covers (not sure what they are called). They are next to the seats and have like 4 screws that hold em down. Take em off and have a peak inside that rocker panel. That will help you see how bad it is. I'm planning to fluid film the inside of mine just to slow the progress of the rust. I have to eventually replace mine, unfortunately. Good luck!

 

Was thinking the same thing. If the rust is originating from inside the rocker panel then it needs to be addressed there as well, in addition to the exterior surface rust shown in OP's pics.

 

I'd venture to inspect the rest of your frame.

Looks like it's been painted over to hide rust.



That leaf pack is frowning too, should be replaced.

 

I would grab a set of wire wheel drill attachments like these: Grind off the paint and rust until you see bare metal. Mask off the area with painters tape and some plastic sheeting. Paint with rust converting paint or primer, and then hit with metallic silver paint.

I have tried the Duplicolor Lunar Mist Metallic spray paint and have never been real happy with the results. It always comes out much darker than the factory paint, and it's hard to get good dispersion on the metallic flake. I've had the best luck using Rust-Oleum Metallic Finish in Bright Coat Aluminum to match the factory paint when I've made repairs on the bed and bottom of the doors.