I'm looking for solutions on how to correct BB size rust dots where the fenders tie to the body. There isn't many of them, but they are starting to accumulate. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Darren
Thanks
Darren
Generally if you are seeing those spots on the top of your fender it's already to late and even spot repairs will ultimately fail. Our Jeep front fenders are known for that.I'm looking for solutions on how to correct BB size rust dots where the fenders tie to the body. There isn't many of them, but they are starting to accumulate. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Darren
Curious as I noticed a few tiny dots appearing on my fenders. How had this method worked out for you? I’m contemplating something similar to address the root of the problemMoisture from below where that wiggly shaped piece of support metal is welded can continue to feed rust back up through the paint no matter how well you do the top side. I'm trying an experiment where I ground a slot through that support piece and filled it up with Fluid Film. Not sure if it will work, or just prolong the inevitable rust hole in the center top surface.
I have a dime sized spot on top of my fender, directly above that brace underneath. I soaked it with fluid film (underneath) and plan to sand/drill through it, fill it and soak it with POR before painting the spot. I will seal around the brace underneath so water can't get back in there. I want to make the repair as small as possible and see if it works.
p.s. Option #2. Get a loan from @AndyG or @John Cooper and get some nice aluminum fenders.
I'm guessing if you removed the brace, it would shake all of the rust off the fender.Have you heard of anyone experimenting by getting rid of that brace plate altogether?
I'm guessing if you removed the brace, it would shake all of the rust off the fender.
I have a dime sized spot on top of my fender, directly above that brace underneath. I soaked it with fluid film (underneath) and plan to sand/drill through it from the top, fill it and soak it with POR before painting the spot. I will seal around the brace underneath so water can't get back in there. I want to make the repair as small as possible and see if it works.
p.s. Option #2. Get a loan from @AndyG or @John Cooper and get some nice aluminum fenders. Matching rear fenders would be nice too.
My rust spot started directly under this brace.
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It looks like it had a factory seal there that cracked. My eyesight isn't that good.Hmmm. I must have got lucky!
It looks like it had a factory seal there that cracked. My eyesight isn't that good.