How to Fix Rust on the Bottom of a Cab

The corrosion of iron and its alloys is called rust. Metal rusts quickly in the presence of water and salt. Cars driven in snowy regions tend to show more rust than cars driven in hot, dry regions. Metal continues to corrode if rust is allowed to remain on the metal. Rust build up can also force apart adjacent parts and cause problems with the function of the car so it is important to remove any build up of rust in your car when possible.

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  Take the cab to a trade school automotive shop and have it raised up so that you can view the rust on the bottom of your cab. Put on your safety goggles. Take your automotive cleaning supplies and completely clean and dry the rusty areas on the bottom of your cab.

• 2

  Sand over the rust spots at the bottom of your cab with your sander so that the entire area between the rust and the paint is smooth.

• 3

  Take the hand held grinder and gently grind off the all rust from the rusted area. Prime the area with a thin layer of auto body primer. Allow the layer of primer to dry and add on another thin layer of primer. Allow the primer to dry.