How to Repair Rust on a Nissan D21 Frame

Repair Rust on a Nissan D21 Frame

If your Nissan D21 truck is showing signs of rust, you should take the time to repair it before the rust spreads. Rust occurs when the metal frame of your truck is corroded in the presence of moisture and oxygen. If you live in a geographic location where it rains and snows, your truck will be more susceptible to rust. You can fix the rust on your Nissan D21 truck with a few simple steps.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
Grinder
Auto cleaning supplies
Heavy gloves
Sander
Car wax
Primer
Paint
1

Wash the frame of your truck thoroughly. Wait for it to dry.
2

Put on some heavy gloves for protection. Sand the rust spots on your truck so the surface becomes smooth and you don't notice a variation in height between the sanded area and the paint surrounding it.
3

Grind the rusted spots until the the rust has been removed. Wash and dry all the areas that you have used the grinder on.
4

Paint a thin layer of primer on each of the these areas. Allow the primer to dry and paint another thin layer of primer on the same area.
5

Paint over each primed area with a thin layer of paint that matches your truck's color.
6

Wax your car once the paint has dried.

Tips & Warnings

Wear protective gear when using the grinder.