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4Runner rust and Safe T Cap

Discussion in '4th Gen Builds (2003-2009)' started by escapeartist, Dec 4, 2021.

  1. Dec 4, 2021 at 11:03 AM
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    escapeartist

    escapeartist [OP] New Member

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    Does anyone have any first hand experience using a Safe-T-Cap on a rust area on a 4Runner? What has been your experience?

    Also after the frame is cleaned would you recommend Fluid Film or POR 15? Or something else?
    Thank you.
     
  2. Dec 4, 2021 at 2:49 PM
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    McSpazatron

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    If you stripping the metal in the affected area down to “bright shiny” before painting, then you might want to consider a first coat of zinc. The zinc will protect the frame in the repaired areas as well as possibly give some cathodic protection downstream of the repaired area.

    Then topcoating with por or paint should protect the area pretty well.

    This is an example of what im talking about (although i think it’s only available in quantity.
    https://www.zingausa.com/about-zingausa/about-zinga/
     
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  3. Dec 5, 2021 at 4:26 AM
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    Thank you McSpazatron.
     
  4. Mar 8, 2023 at 8:12 AM
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    New - bumpers, timing belt, water pump, battery, exhaust, charcoal filter, O2 sensor, radiator.
    Did you end up using the Safe T Cap product for your frame repair? I am looking into the same product for my 2002. The shop that I had investigate the frame told me it would take about 35 hours of labor to repair quoting approximately $2500 total labor.
     

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