Needle scaler vs. Rubicon rock rails

Vtx531

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I got some free rusty and crusty Rubi rock rails that were headed for the scrap bin. They were/are in horrible shape.

Took the HF needle scaler to them. Now I have something to work with. Maybe sandblast and paint sometime down the road. I've spent a lot of time on my TJ project getting the factory rocker panels to look good so I don't think I want to cover them up with the rock rails though.

Before

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After
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Wire wheel to get a bit more, then prep and paint with some rust converter. Then top coat.
 
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