Rust spots

[DewaldJ]

I have a 1997 Jeep TJ still in very good condition. However, it has a few rust spots here and there. What is the best way to manage this. Cheap vs expensive options ?

[specialk]

Cheap...  get some POR IV - expose the rusty area/ bubbling paint.  Lightly sand the area.  The POR IV likes to stick to the rusty metal and seals it in.  It is UV sensitive so you will need to top coat it with something.   It will also flake off the good painted areas eventually if not covered.   I got mine from a hot rod shop across form Broken Axles old locale in the NE- about $45/quart.   I have also seen another product in an auto paint store recently but can not recall the name...  rust something or other...   I've tried the CT rust products too but the POR IV is much better.   It will make a flimsy rusted piece of metal feel quite solid...  but you will still have rust....

OR...

You can cut out the piece, slowly spot weld a new piece of metal in, and do some body work and paint, etc.... 

OR...

replace it with new part.  Just don't do rattle can paint job if you go this route...   Paint is too thin.   

[TL-Iguana]

X2 on POR15. Paid about the same 12 years ago to do the entire frame on my 73 Chev. Stuff is damn near indistructable. I also got it from Classic Performance across from the old Broken Axle location in the NE.

Did it once, did it right, and have never looked back. Its still got the same finish today as it did in 2001.

[mike s]

Used a product in the past called "rust-mort" Attacks the rust and neutralizes it just paint over top. Bought two new side panels for my YJ, only about $50-$200 each to cut patches out of them. Ended up with genright quarters. Replacement side panels go from rear quarter seam to front fenders

[bullitt85]

I box lined my entire jeep will run ya around 2000+