Rust on tailgate.. what to do

[RhinoX]

I use POR 15. (also am a dealer) Seals the rust and stops it permanently, it really does work to.

 

[Brian_B]

What exactly is POR 15? I have heard of it before and seen pics of it used on frames. Also, where do you buy it?

 

[96limitedX]

man they must use some nasty stuff on the roads down there...my moms 94' doesnt have a spec of rust on it...heck our 91 f-250 has zero rust on it..man that sucks for you guys..sorry

 

[DeRocha]

I've used Por-15 for several years and have had great results. The stuff is sort of like polyurathane paint and creates a very durable finish that is many times harder than paint (akin to other brush on bed coatings only por-15 is paint like not thick). I had originally tried using Rustoleum heavy duty primer followed by several coats of Gloss Rustoleum top coat but found the coating was easily scratched and chipped off. I ordered some Por-15 and found it to meet 100% of my expectations. It has never chipped or flaked and is many times harder than paint. I used it during my Windshield lip repair thread.

 

[F14CRAZY]

Alaska must not use salt

You've got to go after the stuff inside the doors/tailgate too. What I did recently was spray inside with rust o leum Rust Reformer, then applied some oil/grease based undercoat my dad has. It'll drive away any moisture