Bed repairs.

[Gman1987]

Hello to all. I had one rust spot that I have cleaned, still need to work on it a little more. Running the wire brush I opened up the vertical seam where it meets the bed. I also have some threaded holes in the bed as if something was mounted there. There are two holes in each corner as if maybe eye bolts were there at one time, these have been cut off level with bed and had some patch over them. I do not weld and have never really done body work so asking for advice as to the best approach to making these repairs. I need to get these repairs done because you where the water will go if left as is. I have purchased different items for the repairs as pictured. I plan to fix the rust spot with the POR 15 kit. Thinking maybe threading screws into the holes, cut off at bed level and using the quick steel to seal up. No idea on approach to repairing where seam meets bed. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Gman1987]

Is this post in the right forum?

 

[Turbolq4]

Yeah but you're pitching to a limited audience (body guys) so you'll have to wait till one of them see it.

 

[melloelky]

Hello to all. I had one rust spot that I have cleaned, still need to work on it a little more. Running the wire brush I opened up the vertical seam where it meets the bed. I also have some threaded holes in the bed as if something was mounted there. There are two holes in each corner as if maybe eye bolts were there at one time, these have been cut off level with bed and had some patch over them. I do not weld and have never really done body work so asking for advice as to the best approach to making these repairs. I need to get these repairs done because you where the water will go if left as is. I have purchased different items for the repairs as pictured. I plan to fix the rust spot with the POR 15 kit. Thinking maybe threading screws into the holes, cut off at bed level and using the quick steel to seal up. No idea on approach to repairing where seam meets bed. Thanks in advance for your help.

as far as the seam goes,you're on the right track using the seam sealer.it's a good idea to use that over ANY kind of product that gets hard in a seam.the seam sealer stays a little pliable which is what you want in a seam.i can't really condone the use of a quick steel type product over welding but i understand you don't weld so if i can offer any advise with bodywork,follow the directions of whatever products you're going to use to the letter (especially the por)and you should be going in the rite direction.also remember no matter what you decide to use,surface preparation is KEY to a lasting repair.

 

[Doug Chahoy]

The POR 15 products are great when as said follow they’re directions to the letter. They’re Por Patch is a fantastic product to fill a small hole, its a 2 part epoxy like Play-do that you mix, fill the hole, sand smooth when cured, Its so hard you can even tap threads in it to accept a bolt. I’ve done it before.

 

[Gman1987]

Thanks for the advice. I have to get the seam and holes done first because the por requires rinse between each step and the water will flow inside if not repaired. The seam I was not sure what to use, thanks melloeky. I have Oatey epoxy putty and Blue Magic quick steel. Both are suppose to hardened like steel. Thinking of filing holes with threaded stud thickness of bed and then using the steel putty to fill in and top off. Thanks Doug, I will look at the por patch also. Should I top off the steel repair with bondo spot putty? I think the seam sealer I have says the metal should be primed. After repairs thinking maybe I should go with a spray in liner but really prefer just paint. Thanks again for all the advice, it is greatly appreciated.

 

[Gman1987]

I wonder why there are threaded holes in the bed. I understand the ones in each corner maybe.

 

[pagrunt]

Could those be for the factory tie downs?

 

[Doug Chahoy]

Do the first 2 steps of the Por 15 directions BEFORE you you prime and seal the seam. It will clean and etch the metal. Just make sure its dry before you prime. If you don’t have an air compressor, a heat gun or even a hair dryer will work. I did spray in liner on my bed, glad I did, I don’t have to worry about scratched paint. Use just about any body filler to hide any imperfections. The second step with Por is the etching, use a good poly primer on all your bare metal after the etchig. Have you ever dealt with Eastwood? They have fantastic restoration tools and supplies. I’ve been buying from them forever. They’re shipping is quick too. They’re on the opposite side of Pa from me and it never takes more than 2 days, usually 1. I get thinners and other body chemicals that Summit can’t ship to me.

 

[Gman1987]

Thanks everyone. Ordered the Por Patch. Video's I watched show this to be good stuff. These holes are in the bed above the spare tire, drilled and taped. Thanks again.