Patch rocker panel to slow rust damage

[Idledrummer]

Was that just bondo or fiberglass filler? Bondo will probably bubble pretty quickly - at least in my experience with it.

I took my time, worked on it an entire week. 2 passes of bondo, filler spray, glazing, then primer.

 

[tron67j]

That foam is going to trap water and salt, and you're going to have a worse problem in less than a year. You would be better off pulling that all out, doing your own sand blasting followed by a good metal primer and paint for cleaned areas, then buying a replacement rocker panel and pay someone to weld it in, then fill and paint. All that including buying a sand blaster and compressor plus panel and an hour of welding would be well under $1k and it would give you the compressor and blaster for future use.

 

[GTyankee]

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[David H]

I am happy.

Looks good. Hope you get a couple/few good years out of it.

 

[gtomike60]

I commend you for doing it yourself,but,that being said,the foam is going to trap water/dirt,and bondo absorbs moisture,so,unfortunately,your repair won't last long.
At least pull the rubber plugs and liberally spray Fluid Film or something similar in your rockers,let it drain an hour,then reinstall the plugs

 

[Idledrummer]

I commend you for doing it yourself,but,that being said,the foam is going to trap water/dirt,and bondo absorbs moisture,so,unfortunately,your repair won't last long.
At least pull the rubber plugs and liberally spray Fluid Film or something similar in your rockers,let it drain an hour,then reinstall the plugs

Thank you, I hear you, I sprayed rust reformer inside the panels, before starting any of the work. it Was a fun experience doing body work for the first time. In a year or two, I should afford to properly replace the panels.

 

[David H]

In a year or two, I should afford to properly replace the panels.

Love to see a better pic of the whole truck from the side. Also like to see pics of how it's holding up in a year...if you remember. Cheers.

 

[Idledrummer]

Love to see a better pic of the whole truck from the side. Also like to see pics of how it's holding up in a year...if you remember. Cheers.