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Old 04-21-2003, 08:28 AM   #1
bobs409
1969 Custom 30 wrecker
 
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Angry rust seepage from seems on stepside

How are you guys dealing with the seams such as where the stake pockets attach to the bed (stepside) and the tailgate seams?

I sandblasted them as good as possible and painted but now there is rust coming through. Also, my brand new stepside tailgate is doing the same thing!

Short of painting my truck every year, what can be done to stop this?

Paint isn't even a year old and lots of problems showing now. Everytime I look, I find something else. I use my truck all year long and this winter was a tough one. Lots of salt!
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