Rusting Raptor Rocker panels

[CoronaRaptor]

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Still have to wet sand edges after full cure.

Damn, that looks decent enough, do you have any inbetween pictures of the process?

 

[matrix243]

Damn, that looks decent enough, do you have any inbetween pictures of the process?

Nothing technical. Die grind edges, corroseal. I layered fiberglass for each layer of sheet metal. Not sure if it was needed. Also did backing from inside just to reinforce. Then kitty hair for final layer.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Nothing technical. Die grind edges, corroseal. I layered fiberglass for each layer of sheet metal. Not sure if it was needed. Also did backing from inside just to reinforce. Then kitty hair for final layer.

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So, did you spray with a spray can afterwards? The paint match looks good. Nice job, bro!

 

[matrix243]

So, did you spray with a spray can afterwards? The paint match looks good. Nice job, bro!

Yep, primer then spray bomb. Was going to use epoxy undercoat primer but the can I had went bad and had to scrape it off and start over. Thanks man!

 

[Mr Burgett]

I have a 2012 Raptor with 107k miles on it. I do have rust issues as well. Im looking online to get replacement rocker panels but all i can find is for the standard F-150.

Question: Is the cab on the raptor just a normal F-150 cab? Will those rocker panels work? This is what I am looking at.

https://www.millsupply.com/auto-bod...truck-rocker-panel-cab-corner-kit-900941k.php

 

[Yukon Joe]

I have a 2012 Raptor with 107k miles on it. I do have rust issues as well. Im looking online to get replacement rocker panels but all i can find is for the standard F-150.

Question: Is the cab on the raptor just a normal F-150 cab? Will those rocker panels work? This is what I am looking at.

https://www.millsupply.com/auto-bod...truck-rocker-panel-cab-corner-kit-900941k.php

The Raptor cab is the same as the standard F-150 cab.

@Yukon Joe

 

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The Raptor cab is the same as the standard F-150 cab.

@Yukon Joe

A ghost [emoji317]!
Wow buddy, how have you been?

 

[Mr Burgett]

Thank you YJ. Appreciate the reply.

 

[Wyatt Young]

Hello, I am new to this forum. I have just recently purchased a 2013 Raptor with 77k miles. Both driver and passenger side rockers have rust issues. I included pictures of the driver side and was hoping to get some ideas as to what my options are. The metal is still solid (no holes). I was quoted between 5k and 6k to replace.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Hello, I am new to this forum. I have just recently purchased a 2013 Raptor with 77k miles. Both driver and passenger side rockers have rust issues. I included pictures of the driver side and was hoping to get some ideas as to what my options are. The metal is still solid (no holes). I was quoted between 5k and 6k to replace.

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Welcome to the place. I bet if you grind that down there will be a couple pin holes, if you are lucky there won't be. Not sure how talented you are, but if you remove the running boards and sand that area down and prime it and then rattle can it, it should last you a bit. You need to flush the inside of the rockers first, I bet the factory duct tape is missing on the inside where the running boards mount to. You will need to spray with fluid film or equivalent afterwards to help stop it from coming back. Or spend the 5k and then do preventative maintenance after that.