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09fx4guy
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- Jan 10, 2010
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- Location
- USA
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- Pre Key w/ #1 Bars
- Tire Size
- 265/70R16
Hello All,
I have been noticing that there has been more rust popping up on my truck over the last few years. I live in NJ which uses roadsalt and brine from December to March even when there is no snow lol. I have tried to do some cleaning and painting with the pickup bed on but it doesn't seem to hold up. My plan is to remove the pickup bed so I can clean / paint the entire underside of the bed and access the rear portion of the frame real easy.
I was considering using Eastwood's Rubberized Rust Encapsulator on the frame after I knock off any rust. (The rust isn't bad, but I want to nip it in the bud).
As for the pickup bed, most of the rust is on the supports that run the width of the bed, however I was considering coating the entire underside of the bed to prevent any future rust. The pickup bed sides and underneath are rust free.
My main reason for posting is to find out what coatings / treatments people have used in the past. If the eastwood coating would hold up or if Herculiner would work better, or even something else. Any advice would be appreciated.
I have been noticing that there has been more rust popping up on my truck over the last few years. I live in NJ which uses roadsalt and brine from December to March even when there is no snow lol. I have tried to do some cleaning and painting with the pickup bed on but it doesn't seem to hold up. My plan is to remove the pickup bed so I can clean / paint the entire underside of the bed and access the rear portion of the frame real easy.
I was considering using Eastwood's Rubberized Rust Encapsulator on the frame after I knock off any rust. (The rust isn't bad, but I want to nip it in the bud).
As for the pickup bed, most of the rust is on the supports that run the width of the bed, however I was considering coating the entire underside of the bed to prevent any future rust. The pickup bed sides and underneath are rust free.
My main reason for posting is to find out what coatings / treatments people have used in the past. If the eastwood coating would hold up or if Herculiner would work better, or even something else. Any advice would be appreciated.
