Tire carrier latch fix?

[Flyguy]

ACE hardware has some spray paint called Rust Stop. I’ve been using their satin black on several thing the last few years. It goes on really smooth and looks great.

Of course theres no ace near me 😒

 

[2001slvrstntj]

I would think Home Depot, Lowe’s, and auto parts places would carry similar types of rust stop paint….try there.

 

[2001slvrstntj]

Here you go.

http://[URL][URL]https://www.findit...OA2tkloZymF4SjPBW5GmwMo-oeWQ2m-xoCIYIQAvD_BwE

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In this link it says what handles can be used. Also Schlage and I think defiant use the square post/shaft just not sure if 5/16s.

 

[2001slvrstntj]

wish I could sleep….lol

Maybe something like this

https://www.finditparts.com/product...XN1bHRfaWR4IjowfQ==&ga_list=Search Results V3

 

[NskLJ]

Of course theres no ace near me 😒

Here is a rust converter that will seal the rust and can be painted over,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HG48AC/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Flyguy]

wish I could sleep….lol

Maybe something like this

https://www.finditparts.com/products/617233/redneck-trailer-276?s_s=276&sctx=eyJzIjoiMjc2Iiwic291cmNlIjoic2VhcmNocGFnZSIsInByb2R1Y3RfaWQiOiI2MTcyMzMiLCJyZXN1bHRfY291bnQiOjEwMDAwLCJyZXN1bHRfaWR4IjowfQ==&ga_list=Search Results V3

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Yeah I saw that one but I wanted a black one 😅

 

[macleanflood]

Walmart has always been my choice of stores for Rust-Oleum...get some gray primer and soak the inside of the tube...wipe off any excess and primer the outside. I'd do a couple coats of flat black or semi and a coat of bedliner. Harbor freight carries bedliner.

If you can weld consider cutting off that latch...far better arrangements out there...

-Mac