MamaL
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- Greater Philadelphia Area
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- 2016
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- V8 Hemi 5.7L
Hi there... I am new to the forum and hope I am posting in the correct area.
I just bought a 2016 Ram 1500 (which is in dire need of a wash) and the top of the tailgate has a few paint chips and deeper scratches that are starting to rust. I know I need to take care of this issue before it gets worse but money is an issue so I think I’m going to attempt to repair it myself. I have watched so many DIY videos on how to remove rust and paint I’m going crazy!! My question is - has anyone actually successfully done this and what products/brands do you recommend?
My current plan is to sand the rust out and feather the area. I was going to “treat” the area using a self etching primer, then a filler primer, paint color, and end with a clear coat (all aerosols). I know I need to wet sand in between coats and allow for the proper drying time and temps.
I was researching brands and am leaning toward duplicolor. There are good and bad reviews on EVERYTHING. Same with rustoleum products. Anyone familiar with automotivetouchup?? I know I need OEM matched paint. Any brand
Recommendations that you have from personal experience are greatly appreciated!!
Also - I’m not sure if I should use a bondo type filler instead of the aerosol filler primer. Some of the spots are pretty deep. What do you guys think??
I will prob take it to an auto body shop as well to get a quote but I’m sure it is way out of my budget to go that route. Any advice is greatly appreciated!! I only have about a week till the weather changes for me to attempt this myself. Hopefully you can see the pics
I just bought a 2016 Ram 1500 (which is in dire need of a wash) and the top of the tailgate has a few paint chips and deeper scratches that are starting to rust. I know I need to take care of this issue before it gets worse but money is an issue so I think I’m going to attempt to repair it myself. I have watched so many DIY videos on how to remove rust and paint I’m going crazy!! My question is - has anyone actually successfully done this and what products/brands do you recommend?
My current plan is to sand the rust out and feather the area. I was going to “treat” the area using a self etching primer, then a filler primer, paint color, and end with a clear coat (all aerosols). I know I need to wet sand in between coats and allow for the proper drying time and temps.
I was researching brands and am leaning toward duplicolor. There are good and bad reviews on EVERYTHING. Same with rustoleum products. Anyone familiar with automotivetouchup?? I know I need OEM matched paint. Any brand
Recommendations that you have from personal experience are greatly appreciated!!
Also - I’m not sure if I should use a bondo type filler instead of the aerosol filler primer. Some of the spots are pretty deep. What do you guys think??
I will prob take it to an auto body shop as well to get a quote but I’m sure it is way out of my budget to go that route. Any advice is greatly appreciated!! I only have about a week till the weather changes for me to attempt this myself. Hopefully you can see the pics