Rust

jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 12:05 pm

Hi everyone

It's been a while since iv been on the forum and feels even longer that I have taken gecky out to get dirty

Reason I'm posting is the cancer on my truck just keeps coming back . Mainly on the roof , I have been throwing a few ideas around for quite some time
1 replace the roof skin and rusted panels
2 make a fiberglass roof
3 Convert my hilux into a convertible rag top roof

I'm rely lost and don't know which direction to take . If i do all metal replacement she might rust again, if I do a fiberglass roof strength will be an issue and would have to have an external cage and same with the convertible rag top
I have never seen a convertible hilux so that is the one I'm leaning to words

Il post some pics of the unwanted corrosion shortly

Any advice would be much appreciated

Froll · Post by **Froll** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:18 pm

Am waiting to see the replies that you get so that I can also decide what to do with mine.

The Legend · Post by **The Legend** » Sun Jan 11, 2015 12:35 pm

I have one of these devices in my bakkie and I think it do the trick.

http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j& ... CHKKYxqoEA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **Haboob** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:41 pm

Re: Rust

I have one of these devices in my bakkie and I think it do the trick.

http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j&" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... CHKKYxqoEA

+1

My previous Lux had something similar and driving on the beach saw no increase in rust over a period of about 13 years.
I did look after it and wash in fresh water after each trip and just a little Q20 after each trip on the two surface spots I had...
Now have the above mention model in my current vehicle...

jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:37 pm

I think the rust might be a bit to far for that device to work [FACE WITH STUCK-OUT TONGUE AND WINKING EYE]

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jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:08 pm

Can everyone see those pics ?

4x4BEES · Post by **4x4BEES** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:11 pm

Can't see pics

jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:13 pm

Hmm tap talk doesent work so well will try again

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jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:32 pm

jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:34 pm

jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:37 pm

So that's my poor baby at the moment

Post by **Haboob** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:44 am

You fix the rust then add the gadget to prevent the further spreading of the rust. It will not take the rust away & repaint the vehicle for you...

jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:43 pm

Ha ha ha ha lol but why not [FACE SAVOURING DELICIOUS FOOD] lol I know il have to repair it in any case but that rust preventer looks like an awesome idea

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Borntofish · Post by **Borntofish** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:20 pm

Hennie in Heidelberg can fix that. He cuts out the rusted areas and replaces them with new plate. That is the only way you can beat rust. Not a lot of panelbeaters in gauteng capable of doing that.

jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:46 pm

My problem is I have done it once before and maybe I stuffed up but it came back I don't know what I did wrong solvent cleaned the steel heated it up slightly to remove moisture etch primer ms primer then gave it to the panel beaters I have the ability to make patch panels I just don't want to keep having to do it every 6 years

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jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:58 pm

viewtopic.php?f=92&t=5277" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's the link with all the metalwork I did to my hilux
The confusing thing is I did tons of sheet metal work including the floor fire wall even the doors and the rust has only atacked the roof :wth:

4x4BEES · Post by **4x4BEES** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:01 pm

Maybe you should have started with the roof??

Hope you can get it sorted this time

Post by **Haboob** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:24 am

My problem is I have done it once before and maybe I stuffed up but it came back

Rust is metal Cancer & always comes back, so fix the Rust & fit the electronic Rust Protector to stop it from spreading or at least slows it down...

Froll · Post by **Froll** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 4:17 pm

Where can a person get the roof and other panels from and how expensive are they? Can one also buy the front pillars?

Froll · Post by **Froll** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:28 pm

A few pics of my problem, mainly on the drivers side above drivers door, passenger door and front pillars.

jontheron · Post by **jontheron** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:43 pm

I got prices from Toyota a few years back but that was only for the roof skin if i do replace the steel id like to do more than just the skin

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Post by **FIRSTGEER** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:51 pm

Roger my previous 2,8 d had the same problem with the rails(among many other rust issues including the pillars etc). I had the roof area effected by rust cut out and sand blasted and had new rails bent up and welded into place.I must say the rails where still okay when I sold my trusted sfa about 7 months ago.
I also agree with Haboob as I knew his previous sfa and over the years I didn't see any visible spread of the dreaded cancer.