How to Repair Rusted Truck Frames Guide

If you own a truck you probably would like to maintain it properly. The frames of your truck let it to have glory and splendor if they are shiny and clean. Even if they are not in good condition, you may repair them on your own. This repair process may take some time and skills as well. In the given section, there are described some genuine tips that let you know how to repair rusted truck frames. Evaluating Damage: To start repair your rusted truck frame, first thing you have to keep in mind is to look over the probable damage that your truck frame may possess. It is not a good approach to observe it in quick look, because you are advised to completely check the entire truck frame (every part of it) to avoid letting the rust on any area of frame. To fully clean the frame or your truck you ought to check it for each part. Taking Away extra Pieces: After you have discovered all sort of damages you truck frame may have, now take away all additional and nonessential pieces that are attached to your truck frame. These pieces may include a grinder or cutting torch. It is obvious that you can easily repair the frame which has least amount of pieces attached to it and much better if no single piece is attached to it at all. Sandblasting: At this time, sand down the entire frame at the same time as removing the old paint and rust as well. Sandblasting is the best way to do this. But in case if you don’t have access to sandblaster then sand the complete frame by your hands. When you finished with this; check if there is any crack on the frame. Removing Metal: Now remove metal having any damage or rust. You are supposed to take away the metal that has rust or corrosion. For this purpose, you may take help by grinder, hack saw or cutting torch. In case if the frame is in a section which is fully rusted then it means that this frame will be in more than two parts. Don’t forget that you have to put together these parts of frame in the end. Templates: Template is a metal patch that is needed to fill in the rusted areas of frame. You may use a cardboard and a razor blade to make templates. Try to include all parts of rusted areas on the template. Usually these parts take in holes, braces, bolts, and alike. After creating the templates, fit it on the frame and confirm that it fits properly. Transferring Template: Once you have created a template, now transfer this cardboard template to the new piece of metal. To easily transfer template, first place the cardboard on metal piece, then spray paint on it and finally take away the cardboard. It will give you the exact template. After that cut the template from the metal by using hand held jigsaw. Make use of drill bit on holes. Rust Proofing: Now perform rust proofing on the entire frame. At this time you can easily access the entire frame so this is most appropriate time to do this task. As at the time of welding you would not be able to access entire frame. Realigning the Frame: After rust proofing, if you have divided the frame in two parts then re align the frame. Try to realign the frame on a level plane. Welding: Now, weld the patch on. While welding, it is not essential to look pretty but it should be welded enough to be strong. Primer and Paint: When you have welded the patch, now sand and grind the area. When it gets smooth; spray a primer on this area. After the primer has dried, then paint the frame. And now you have done.