Recent content by MWaltz

Last thought about a removal attempt - I do have a buddy whose family owns a company that does sand and other types of abrasive blasting. Is this even worth considering? The guy in this thread’s truck was rusty and didn’t have a rubber coating. I’d be doing it just to remove the coat so I could...

Great, thanks. I’ll check it out and make sure The drainage is squared away

I think I’ve got a game plan guys. Thanks. I’ll reat it myself with something legit, most likely fluid film, keep it from getting exposed to any of the winter nastiness, and monitor this junk coating to make sure I’m removing what’s failing and keeping those areas treated. This is a pretty...

Thanks for this. I definitely care and that’s making me even more mad at myself for not recognizing this as a bad idea before having it done. So you think I should fluid film everything and as the rubberized stuff starts to crack, just keep proactively chipping that off and rewash/fluid film...

This is definitely the way I should have gone about it, sounds like you’ve got the right system if it’s working in Minnesota. One of my concerns is that if I do that now on TOP of this coating, will there still be an issue down the line of it failing (because you’re supposed to maintain them...

After everyone’s input I’m thinking I can A. try to remove the coat (and probably apply something oil-based) - I’d want to do this in a perfect world but I suspect it’ll be easier said than done and I’m afraid of doing more harm than good B. Do something oil-based on top of the coat C. Just...

I didn’t do this thank goodness. I heard them talk about drilling holes and wasn’t ok with it. I should have kept that thought process for the undercoat too.

Did the costing go on over that existing rust?

I saw that video and a couple others which prompted my regret and fear and my post. Unfortunately it’s already been done so I’m looking for advice for how to best prevent the outcome in the video. It makes it seem like even if I avoid salt I’m sunk.

Thanks a lot for the input guys. A little encouragement goes a long way. My plan right now is definitely to simply avoid the salt by keeping it parked when things are salty like @Bludozer said. My fear is that when this coat starts to crack and moisture gets in that it’ll still cause and...

I bought my 95 a little over a year ago and it had spent its whole life in southern California before moving to Dallas for a couple years, where I bought it and drove it home to Southern Indiana. I specifically travelled far to get a rust free truck, and it is a truly 100% rust free SoCal truck...

I got some additional videos on the 40th in California on Craigslist. It does seem to fit the bill for my price range, where I can't expect too much perfection. When I consider shipping costs and some paint and interior refresh, I feel like the money may be better spent sprucing up my 95 that I...

Thanks for the positive feedback and advice - sounds like a good idea. I have a lot to learn from everyone on here!

With some more thought I agree this is my best bet. I have seen a few "good" deals on 40ths, but the same money could get my truck to be pretty cherry. I love it and having a 40th would only be for clout, so it probably isn't worth the effort and money to switch.

Hey, a guy has to shoot his shot.....plus I DID say probably 12-15k 🤫