Hidden rust in the rear bumper for my 2000 Tacoma

Friends, I noticed the 2 plastic covers on top of the rear bumper came loose. I tried pushing the plastic cover back but unfortunately it will not sit properly in the bumper. Therefore I removed the plastic covers and lo and behold the bumper had a lot of small rocks, dirt and rust hidden on top of it. I did a quick wash, scrape the rust using a metal brush and applied anti-rust to stop the rust. Take note the Tacoma truck worked in the mountains for almost 20 years before I bought it from a State auction. The rust shown in the bumper is just a slight dent as compared to rust in the East Coast. Also had the opportunity to install my new second hand tool box and used metal cables instead of drilling holes for screws. Thanks

 

Give an update on how well the evapo-rust works. It may take a few applications. If that doesnt work, i'd grind/sand the rust until gone and then paint.

 

Thanks for the post. That rust is good at hiding!

 

glad you caught it before it got to this!