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Old 11-02-2009, 09:52 PM
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Rust prevention?

I recently aquired a 2000 2500 with the Mark III package. It consists of an interior upgrade and fiberglass fender liners and cab steps. I want to know what I can do to stop salt and moisture from wreaking havoc under the fiberglass and at the seams. Would spraying #M rust fighter or WD40 into the seams prevent rust? Any ideas what would help?
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undercoating might work
Old 11-03-2009, 12:19 PM
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Nothign short of removing them will truly keep rust at bay. I just had the bell bottoms (or prom dress) removed from my truck, and its never looked better!

Lotta rust under there.
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I'm with A. Bomb. only removing them and cleaning up what you have will stop the rust-monster. They do an exelent job of catching road salt and grime and holding it against the body. i had a conversion astro van that looks like crap now thanks to the runnig boards.
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I am in the process of wire brushing rust and spraying it with rust treatment from pep boys, which works pretty well, then hitting it with a few coats of rustoleum. Might get a layer of grease once everything is said and done but I am only about 10% done as I have other projects and am buying a house.
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por15 works great on rust, but you must topcoat it with some paint or undercoating
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