I proposed the plan to four people.
Rusty van roof.
To stop the rust on the rest of the roof where there were 6 8 patches of minor surface rust we brushed por 15 on then sanded it down with 400 grit sandpaper once it was dry.
Sand the roof lightly with 200 grit sandpaper to remove some of the rust and to prepare the roof for step 2.
Here are their responses.
Apply a product like rhino liner herculiner or rust oleum truck bed liner to the roof.
Rust repair isn t hard but it is time consuming mostly waiting for primer and paint to dry between steps.
Inside the van the footwell steps wheel arches behind the dash and under any old plastic trim or flooring for example.
We brushed ospho rust treatment onto the remaining surface rust near our repair area.
Ford connects have usual rust issues around the sills and on the rood i have already done the sills in another video on my channel so now it s time to get the roof rust sorted before the van goes.
Rust hiding behind the panels caused by leaks in the roof gutter firstly to uncover the surface rust on the van s body i looked for brown marks bubbles under the paint and flakes.
This problem is particularly acute on minivans and large vans.
It takes a lot of time and elbow grease to remove rust on a van but having the right tools really helps.
Be sure to look in non obvious places.
Another way to prevent rust is to keep the drain holes clear on the bottoms of doors and on the rocker panels the area below the doors so water can t accumulate and cause rust.
Plan to spend about 100 on supplies like sandpaper primer masking tape and poly sheeting a tack rag polishing compound and touch up paint and clear coat.
Ospho neutralizes rust turning it into paintable black primer.
Use a coat hanger or pipe cleaner to make sure the holes remain open.
Check for water leaks.