Did some rust/paint work on my 82 PICS

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Jan 25, 2009 | 05:52 PM

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TheWedge

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Thanks, and once again great looking truck.

Feb 15, 2009 | 11:09 PM

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808yotaman

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Originally Posted by slacker

honestly .... there is NO way to stop the rust on the bed .

I have personally cut off the skirts , sand blasted , sealed .. put on BRAND new skirts .. sealed , welded and coated ..
the rust was back "bubbling" in a year . I spent over a grand in the repair parts , and I did all the work myself .. WASTE of time and especially -- money .

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Do you suspect that re-welding or spotting the panels back together is the cause of the re-rust appearing? What are your thoughts on bonding the panels? After all you mentioned above, just adhesive bond the panels. I do insurance claims and frequent repairs shops. Over the years, qtr panels, rr body, door skins, etc. are bonded together. I wonder if this might eliminate re-rusting? Just my .02. Aloha.