bottom of inside doors bubble rusting...
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only way to stop it for sure is to cut the rusted metal away and patch in new material. bubbling means it has come from inside and once the rust appears outside of the paint its too late. the rust damage is always much larger on the back side of the steel, especially in seams like the bottom of the doors. if it were mine, because at this point i wouldnt be ready to cut the bottom of my doors up i would grind it as clean as possible, coat it with some 3M rust converter, prime and paint. BTW, wax will not prevent rust, especially rust that comes from the inside. the best way to prevent rust is regular washings concentrating on dirt/ mud/ salt collection points like the doors, rockers, frame, tailgate lip, behind the fenders ect. when i wash my rigs i open the doors and spray the bottom inside seem to wash out any crud that has collected in them.
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When I used to detail vehicles professionally, we used to spray a rust-inhibitor into the water-drainage spots in the doors and into the latches and stuff to prevent rust. I coated the inside of my doors as best as I could with the stuff.
My advice if you choose to tackle the rust, is to do it the right way the first time (sanding it down, priming, etc) as others have suggested
My advice if you choose to tackle the rust, is to do it the right way the first time (sanding it down, priming, etc) as others have suggested
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Wow, thanks guys. Valuable info for sure. Im gonna go ahead with your suggestions this weekend. Im also going to remove the interior door panel and rust proof the best I can. I heard through here that our doors rust easy. Not sure if was a particular year or what. Thanks again
Wow, thanks guys. Valuable info for sure. Im gonna go ahead with your suggestions this weekend. Im also going to remove the interior door panel and rust proof the best I can. I heard through here that our doors rust easy. Not sure if was a particular year or what. Thanks again
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Wirelessly posted (Timberwolf)
Wow, thanks guys. Valuable info for sure. Im gonna go ahead with your suggestions this weekend. Im also going to remove the interior door panel and rust proof the best I can. I heard through here that our doors rust easy. Not sure if was a particular year or what. Thanks again
Wow, thanks guys. Valuable info for sure. Im gonna go ahead with your suggestions this weekend. Im also going to remove the interior door panel and rust proof the best I can. I heard through here that our doors rust easy. Not sure if was a particular year or what. Thanks again
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Thanks will do
Originally Posted by Fink132
When I used to detail vehicles professionally, we used to spray a rust-inhibitor into the water-drainage spots in the doors and into the latches and stuff to prevent rust. I coated the inside of my doors as best as I could with the stuff.
My advice if you choose to tackle the rust, is to do it the right way the first time (sanding it down, priming, etc) as others have suggested
My advice if you choose to tackle the rust, is to do it the right way the first time (sanding it down, priming, etc) as others have suggested
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The real reason the bottom of the doors rust out on our trucks is because in 1995 1/2 Ford quit putting a seal on the bottom lip of the door where it is welded together. The rust starts from moisture accumulation on the inside of the door in that welded lip. After it starts it just spreads like all rust does. The 93-95 1/2 trucks have that seal, if you find one at the JY (or have one) take a look, they will have no or minimal accumulation of rust on the bottom of the doors.
I've been waiting for a 93-95 1/2 toreador red Ranger to show up at my local Pull-A-Part with no door damage so I can finally have a clean set. Mine are just starting to bubble on the outside lip and the inside was completely rusted out. I sealed it with silicone and primed it to prevent further damage.
I've been waiting for a 93-95 1/2 toreador red Ranger to show up at my local Pull-A-Part with no door damage so I can finally have a clean set. Mine are just starting to bubble on the outside lip and the inside was completely rusted out. I sealed it with silicone and primed it to prevent further damage.
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