Stopping the rust till time for professional bodywork?

[Rustbucket86]

I have the usual bad rust around the bottom of my cab, and I was wondering what the best method of stopping it temporarily would be. Should I sand it down and spray some rust preventative primer over it or just cut it out completely? I do not have access to a wielder or sandblaster.  


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[VileZambonie]

Rust converter and then rusty metal primer then top coat. Harbor freight carries all of that stuff now too

[Rustbucket86]

Great! I love an excuse to go to Harbor Fright. Another question, the rust on the firewall has eaten completely through to the insulation. Should I worry about engine fumes leaking into the cab? What's my best option for this?


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[philo_beddoe]

Rust reformer by rustoleum.  For that hole, use maybe that metal tape. Or some thick padding type insulation if its not a hot area.


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[SugarCane]

Rust reformer works well but is black. I recently discovered VHT Rust converter, and it is clear and only darkens the rust, similar to navel jelly.

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[Irish_Alley]

Great! I love an excuse to go to Harbor Fright. Another question, the rust on the firewall has eaten completely through to the insulation. Should I worry about engine fumes leaking into the cab? What's my best option for this?


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if you dont have exhaust leak you should be ok with the firewall BUT i would fix it before it gets really bad

[ccdually]

At the body/restoration shop I manage we use POR15 and have had great luck with it.