Tired of fixing rust

[tb30570]

I have a black 1999 Ford Windstar that's probably worth about $1000. The front and rear fenders are covered with the plastic wrap around bumpers. The area between the front and rear tires, under the trim strip has had rust issues. I've fixed some of these areas with filler, but the rust keeps spreading in other areas.

I'm thinking of covering this whole area with undercoating. Will this stop the rust from showing through? Would bed liner work better? If I use undercoating, should I use the spray on or the roll-on type?

[bodymanhelper]

Hi

If you plan on keeping then van then my advice is to have the rust either patched or the panels replaced depending on how much rust. if you just cover the rust it will not stop the rust from growing. Its like canser.

[LearnAutoBody]

I agree with bodymanhelper. Replacing the rusted areas is the only for sure way to stop the rust. However, there are products that provide better rust protection. Undercoating or bed liner material is just going to cover the rust, not slow it down. Here is a products that bites into the rust and will slow the process down. CollisionBlast.com/RustProtection

I think this would be your best option other than welding in patch panels or panel replacement.

[tb30570]

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