How To Repair Rust On A Truck Roof
Minor surface rust 1.
How to repair rust on a truck roof. Spray the entire area liberally with the rust inhibitor to stop the spread of any new rust before moving on. Treat the exposed metal with a rust inhibitor. Mask off the affected area with paint appropriate tape. With all the rust removed the exposed metal that s left is still susceptible to rusting.
This is a quick summary of how i repaired it by replacing the roof. Then enlarge the sanded area so you ll have space to feather the edges. Complete the feathering with 220 grit. Switch to 120 grit sandpaper to feather the edges of the repair area.
The rust should be gone but. Rust inhibitor tends to dry quickly. You want a few inches of protection surrounding the rust spot. This is more of an encouragement than a how to.
Sand through the rust spots down to bare metal.