Hello everyone in this particular tutorial i will be showing you how to clean up a rust frame on a budget.
Best way clean truck frame.
It was the 70s before most rodders had grinders in their gargaes and they were 15 monstres from sears b d etc no mini stuff like today.
Welcome to the old world traditional way to clean stuff up.
See how we took care of the rust using rust oleum right here in this.
How to clean up a rusty frame on a budget.
Gas welding frames was not uncommon either.
So what s the best way to remove rust from the truck frame.
Many rodders of days of yore had only a 3 8 drill for a power tool.
Cover the area that surrounds the rusty area.
You can start with the standard rust removal process using por 15.
Using wax and grease removal clean the surface.
You can use a 40 grit flap disc on an angle grinder to cover much of the flat spots and wire wheel the tighter areas.
Prepare the area using plastic sheeting and a tape.
Keeping the under body of your car clean and free from contaminants and abrasive debris is one more way to keep it running well and prolong its life.
Once you ve cleaned up the frame axles and suspension to the best of your ability pressure wash everything and allow it to dry.
On an entirely other level though you can convert the rust with a formula like corroseal.
Keeping the paint protected with a clear auto bra such as 3m premium paint protection film can help take care of the top half.
Leave a space of 6 inches in all sides.
Follow along as we take a look at rust busting and truck frame rust removal and prevention on our 1997 ford f350 project truck.
Alternatively you can find a middle ground with a surface prepper by ospho.
There are a number of ways to deal with a rusty truck frame.
Remove as much of the loose scale dirt as possible treat with phosphoric acid prime then paint.
We placed a few fans under the truck to speed up the drying process in order to get on with the rest of the prepping.