I let my frame rust a little too much.
Best way to clean up a rusty truck frame.
Cover the area that surrounds the rusty area.
Once you ve cleaned up the frame axles and suspension to the best of your ability pressure wash everything and allow it to dry.
Prepare the area using plastic sheeting and a tape.
Start by getting the right materials.
Best way to remove rust from truck frame.
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Raise the truck and place jack stands under the frame near each front tire.
Lower the truck onto the jack stands.
I had the guy come over and media blast the entire frame and underside of the cargo bed.
Leave a space of 6 inches in all sides.
After years of driving the tubing can become filled with rust dirt and gravel allowing for moisture to soak and eventually rotting out the frame.
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Step 2 crawl under the truck on your back and use a wire brush to get rid of the loose rust.
In this video i restore a frame using a rust converter.
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For tighter areas we relied on a 5 in 1 scraper wire brush and even sand paper.
We placed a few fans under the truck to speed up the drying process in order to get on with the rest of the prepping.
Using wax and grease removal clean the surface.