Rust in Floor Need Help!

[69broncofun]

Ok so I am seeing some rust on my drivers floor pan. How can I stop this before it spreads like cancer? I just need something for now as I am not going to be working on the bronco until money allows. I believe the most common rust spots are rockers, below the front windshield, floors, back tail gate am I missing any where else? This Bronco is pretty rust free from what I can see. I was thinking about this stuff https://www.rustbullet.com/automotive Has anyone used this. From what I read you just paint over the rust? Pros / Cons Thanks.

 

[AZ73]

Rust Bullet or KBS. KBS has a 15% sale on.

Good through March 12.

http://kbscoatings.refr.cc/CXJC4V9

One of the worst spots is front fender aprons

 

[75302auto]

I've used POR 15 on my C10 trucks and its worked very well so far. 2-3 years later, it still hasn't come back thru.

 

[NC-Fordguy]

That's not bad at all. Most stuff I deal with is much worse.

As stated previously, por-15, rust bullet, etc will seal that up if applied properly. I'd clean it well and apply whatever rust sealer you decide. I personally prefer por-15 along with their metal etch for a repair such as yours. Just don't get any on yourself because nothing will wash it off. It wears off when your skin naturally sheds.

Secondly I'd find where the water is coming from and fix that as well.

 

[69broncofun]

Hey guys thanks for the info. I have one more ?. In the future (way future ;D) I plan to do a full resto and have the car blasted . Would the present a problem for that? I sure they can just blast that stuff off or not?

Thanks

 

[Scoop]

Looks like that floor has been replaced at some point? I would use a rust inhibitor that reacts with and locks up the rust. Anything with osphoric acid works well, Then just a sealer primer if you are going to have it media blasted at some point in the somewhat near future.

Once blasted you can assess the workmanship on the floor replacement and decide if you want to replace with a more OEM style floor pan.

 

[69broncofun]

Looks like that floor has been replaced at some point. I would use a rust inhibitor that reacts with and locks up the rust. Anything with osphoric acid works well, Then just a sealer primer if you are going to have it media blasted at some point in the somewhat near future.

Once blasted you can assess the workmanship on the floor replacement and decide if you want to replace with a more OEM style floor pan.

As far I as I know the floor has not been replaced but who know. If these old broncos could talk. I know if was a 3 on the tree and it was converted to floor shifter....;D

 

[Scoop]

As far I as I know the floor has not been replaced but who know. If these old broncos could talk. I know if was a 3 on the tree and it was converted to floor shifter....;D

It looks too flat to me and it also looks like welds along the tranny cover? Might just be a photo illusion due to the rust and dirt? I would get it all cleaned up with a wire brush wheel and then post another pic.

 

[69broncofun]

It looks too flat to me and it also looks like welds along the tranny cover? Might just be a photo illusion due to the rust and dirt? I would get it all cleaned up with a wire brush wheel and then post another pic.

Yeah I will have to clean it up this weekend and take some more pics;D

 

[AZ73]

If you SPRAY the KBS/POR/whatever it will come off with sandblasting. If you Brush it on it will take forever to come off with sandblasting.

 

[Skiddy]

That's not bad at all. Most stuff I deal with is much worse.

As stated previously, por-15, rust bullet, etc will seal that up if applied properly. I'd clean it well and apply whatever rust sealer you decide. I personally prefer por-15 along with their metal etch for a repair such as yours. Just don't get any on yourself because nothing will wash it off. It wears off when your skin naturally sheds.

Secondly I'd find where the water is coming from and fix that as well.

and don't get it on your hootis:-X I have a gallon of rust bullet that I have had for 10 years and still haven't used it:-[ just curious if it works good