REPAIRING THE RUSTY ROCKER PANELS ON MY 1997 FORD F150

paradise-found (69) in howto • 7 years ago (edited)

What do you do when your truck is rusting out?
I came across a wonderful option when it comes to rocker panels.
You can repair them using aluminum repair panels available online at rustrepairpanel.com.

Before

After

I ordered them and they fit well and the install was fairly easy.
Order the correct make, model & year and they arrive preshaped to fit.

Installation

Some of the plastic molding on your truck may need to be temporarily removed.
I did this using a phillips head screwdriver.
Then you measure and snip the new panel for your needs.
Once this new repair panel is ready it's time to attach it.
Make sure you get any loose paint or rust off the truck panel before you apply the glue.
I used sandpaper and steel wool, I also cleaned it with a rag and water as well.
I then applied the glue to both surfaces, I used 3M Hi Strength 90.

This stuff is really good adhesive, it will bond forever.
After waiting a few minutes to let the glue set, you place your panel on.
Now you need to have it exactly where you want it, because the glue will bond immediately.
I then drilled the screw holes top side and bottom side and put in the screws.
I did both rocker panels like this and I think it turned out pretty good.

Another look - before

Another look - after

What do you think? Please comment below...

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7 years ago by paradise-found (69)

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simonjay (76) · 7 years ago

Wow thats some good work there @paradise-found seems to have really done the job it looks great.

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago

Thanks my friend!! Hey I see we are both at 64.9 reputation.
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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago (edited)

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simonjay (76) · 7 years ago

Haha to be honest I am a little confused about all that it said I was 65 on steemit and then the following day I was back at 64 I checked the other places and it says 65, guess I will wait until it is official on steemit lol @paradise-found yes buddy same here really helping each other out lets keep climbing friend.

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frostyamber (67) · 7 years ago (edited)

Wow, you did a nice job on them both, they look fabulous! :D I'm going to have to mention this option to my husband, @timmyoflinn, so he can see if the same could be done for my Chevy Cavalier, it desperately needs new rocker panels. :D

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago (edited)

Thank you Frosty!! I love them as well!!
The cost is 69.99 for the rocker panels (plus shipping).
The adhesive was like 11.95 at Homedepot
I checked, they have Cavalier rocker panels.
Go here and check for the year, http://www.rustrepairpanel.com/ordering.html

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frostyamber (67) · 7 years ago

Sweet, thanks for the link, that helps me out a lot. :D You are the BEST! :D Have an awesome day! :D

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cecicastor (60) · 7 years ago

Looks as good as new! And easy to apply too. My problem would be the glue. Glue and I have a history and its not pretty...

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago

Thank you my good friend Ceci!! Well, yeah, the glue is tricky. lol

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andre-ager (60) · 7 years ago

Sweet ! Great tip thanks !

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago

Your welcome my friend!! Thanks for visiting!!

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sevinwilson (65) · 7 years ago

Man this looks brand new!! I love DIY projects!

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago (edited)

Thanks Sevin!! This project turned out great!!
And it outa raise the value of the truck!!

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sevinwilson (65) · 7 years ago

You're welcome! I think it should raise it! My girlfriend said "damn!!!"

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago

Yeah, it cleaned it up real nice. Looks good again!!
Thanks again, and your girlfriend!!
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sevinwilson (65) · 7 years ago

Thank you sir! This week is meaningless for you! You already have the #1 seed a bye!! I think you'll be fine this week! Your team is insane!

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago

Thank you Sevin. I guess I have my spot locked up. That's cool!!

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sevinwilson (65) · 7 years ago

But I am sure you want to continue your win streak!!!

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blazing (70) · 7 years ago

Nice work done looks just like new !!!

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago

Thank you very much my friend @blazing!! :-D

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hamza-arshad (55) · 7 years ago

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago

Thank you my friend!!
I will be sending you consistently!!

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joha09sohi (57) · 7 years ago

OHHH how did you let that happen, my friend, you neglected your car a bit :(

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paradise-found (69) · 7 years ago (edited)

The truck is 30 years old. The salt we use here on the roads in Wisconsin to melt ice in winter has this effect. But I thought the fix it job I did looks good!! :-D