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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Dang it...

Hey what is the best course of action to DIY fix these sobs....sigh. Just noticed it when I was washin it earlier.

 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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hmm fuzzy, but u get the idea, dang near dime sized stone chip
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 01:42 AM
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Rust converter followed by some touchup paint.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 01:46 AM
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primer,base, clear.

I don't think you're waxing enough if you're getting chips like that.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Need4racin
I don't think you're waxing enough if you're getting chips like that.
Unfortunately, wax doesn't do much of anything to alter paint's ability to take a hit from a sharp object.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 2stroked
Unfortunately, wax doesn't do much of anything to alter paint's ability to take a hit from a sharp object.

yea i really didnt think this sounded quite right, lol, i mean wax stopping a rock being shot by a wheel? While I do not know how good the condition of the wax is on this truck, because I just got in dec. and havent been able to do it yet due to weather....I am planning on doing it soon.

Anyhow, so would a rust converter then paint be good like glc said? Is there a primer that does this? Kinda like that rustoleum that does it on furniture and sheit.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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If you don't use rust converter, you have to sand it down to shiny bare metal, then use a primer and touchup paint. With rust converter, you can paint right over it.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Aight, ill look into that. I could actually use that in another spot too. The edge of the bed u can see when u drop the tailgate has some surface rust along the edge...wanna hit that while i fix the chip.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Check this thread out:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ca...-question.html
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Newbie.... when you here just a little longer.... you will realize that glc knows his stuff. In the meantime, if it were me..... I'd head his advice. jus sayin'
 
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