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Superficial rust

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AgingDisgracefully, Jul 21, 2019.

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  1. Jul 21, 2019 at 12:13 PM
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    So, I am getting some little spots of superficial rust here and there on my Taco frame. When you consider the fact that it basically never stopped raining here 2016-2018 I consider that a win for Toyota.

    I am thinking about addressing it, given the rust history of Taco frames. My question is, how? Never done this before. I assume that I should just use some steel wool or something to remove the rust and then hit it with some protective paint? If not, what all do you folks do? If so, any recommendations on a protective paint for this application?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    It rained for three years straight?? If I were you, I would relocate. That truck is gonna rust.
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2019 at 12:15 PM
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    Well, the Dude is exaggerating, but they were three of the wettest years I think I've ever seen here in Tar Heel land, and for long stretches of 2018 yes, it rained pretty much all the time.
     
    AgingDisgracefully, Jul 21, 2019
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  4. Jul 21, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    Dryfly24 He’s a leprechaun. He tells me to burn things.

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    Jeebus man, where do you live? On Noah’s Ark?
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2019 at 12:18 PM
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    I can tell you, by day 4 or so of Hurricane Florence last fall I was wondering if I should have bought an ark instead of a Taco :rofl:
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    Stay dry fellow dude
     
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    Need to post photos. Have you done the A/C drain fix?
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    That's (the A/C fix) coming. I'll go take some pics now.
     
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    Use some dish soap when you do the A/C drain fix, makes life easier
     
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    This is by far the worst spot. It is just behind the passenger side cab mount. Its looks pretty superficial. Is this bad for a 2016 Taco?

     
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    I should add that the greasiness around the one rust spot is just bc I had CLP on my finger when I rubbed it.
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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    Well, that makes me feel better.
     
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    So, I was thinking about the following:
    1. Steel wool the rust out and hit it with protective paint

    2. Hit it with Fluid Film or something like that every fall.

    3. Repeat 1 as necessary elsewhere.

    Sound like a plan? (I.e. any flaw in this plan?)
     
    AgingDisgracefully, Jul 21, 2019
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    FF is good stuff, I've used it on Jet Skis for years. If you go the paint route, a lot of people really like POR15 in the can. (non aerosol)
     
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    So they just paint it on with a brush? Thanks.
     
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    Brush is fine. I've also used these in the past with acceptable success.

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Preval-Sprayer-2-Pack-0225/203826736?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|D24|Multi|NA|PLA|All_Paint_Smart|71700000048001153|58700004793621602|92700041080546041&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwbazhefG4wIVhZ-zCh2VHQLnEAQYASABEgKcSvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


    And link to the POR15

    POR 15 45032 - 4oz Can Gloss Black Rust Preventative Paint - Paint Over Rust! (Single Can)
    https://www.amazon.com/POR-15-45032...eywords=por15&qid=1563739243&s=gateway&sr=8-6
     
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    Thanks man! Did you bother with a respirator when you put this on? In the discussion of the semi-gloss version of this product someone seemed very concerned about that.
     
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  19. Jul 21, 2019 at 1:10 PM
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    I would at least wear some kind of mask when you're scuffing the rust spots off the frame...I did that after a few beach trips left some surface rust on my frame and let me tell you, you don't wanna breathe that crap in.
     
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  20. Jul 21, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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    I have both on hand, but have yet to spray the POR15.
    I've used the Preval on two occasions. Once with Norrell's Moly Resin, and once with Cerakote. Worked fine both times.

    The Preval is exactly what it looks like, a crude way to semi successfully spray paint. (perfect in my opinion, for a pickup frame)
     
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