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| | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 16 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 16 | I enrolled on an autobody class and carted my tailgate as my first project since it was the easiest to remove. After blasting and welding up the small holes, I cut out a good size area of the bottom roll and cut and bent new metal. When I removed the bad piece I could see that the interior had surface rust. I asked the instructor if I should do something to it. He poked it and said "Nah, looks pretty solid." But I'd just removed a sizeable piece that was swiss cheese.
So what do you think? Pour in a rust inhibitor? Or leave it be. There are drain holes on the bottom anyway...or what seem to be drain holes. I guess I could do it later, but now I can see what happens. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 | 52
I don't think it would hurt anything if you decided to treat area but don't [censored] off your instructor either. Tis best to be on his good side.
Dan | | | | | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | The bottom piece you replaced was where the moisture collected over time. The other inside surfaces should not be a problem if the metal is still solid. I would not worry too much about it. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 16 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 16 | Thanks for the opinions. I've patched all the "swiss". But the drain holes will allow access if I decide to take precautions. | | |
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