I wish I had the money for that route..but I don't and I don't think I'll have the extra cash for a while. I need to go to the metal in some areas for sure, was hoping I could feather it out and keep most of old paint on. I know rustoleum means a full strip someday but I want to protect metal and look decent without a lot into paint. I have an engine and trans and maybe a rear end ready to go...but I need to clean up the truck.

If rustoleum is my only route cost wise...what does everyone think of the rusty metal primer on it?

What about single stage paint with primer? What am I looking at in cost.