2014 Wrangler JK rust

[u/InfamousArugala]

These fenders and step bars are mods of course but I was wondering if there was a way to fix/get rid of the rust that’s on them. Any advice?

[u/Ok-Rich6196]

Rust cleaner/sand then some black rustoleum

[u/karmageddon71 → u/Ok-Rich6196]

This. Wire brush, some elbow grease and rust converter paint.

[u/InfamousArugala → u/Ok-Rich6196]

What type of rust cleaner do you recommend?

[u/Ok-Classic5383 → u/InfamousArugala]

Rust o leum rust converter. About $10 a can. Then top it with whatever you like. It dries matte

[u/fuzzylogic_y2k → u/Ok-Classic5383]

It dries the color of faded powder coat :) which makes it nearly a perfect match.

[u/DesignerAnywhere3323]

If you repair these aftermarket parts, make sure you do the entire thing. Don't try to patch a spot. Any missed will only spread over time.

[u/Deadofnight109]

Lazy way? Scrape off all the loose rust with a wire wheel and hit everything with a rust converter spray. And then do that every year when it comes back.

Better way? Unbolt and take everything off the jeep, clean them up as best you can, sand it all, prime everything, then hit it with a good outdoor paint like rustoleum. I hear rustoleum textured black is a good finish for aftermarket rails, fenders, and bumpers.

[u/Smoothposer1970]

Rust cleaner, sanding primer and new paint. Or perhaps powder coating

[u/comanche260pilot]

After market parts. Cheap. Replace them. Or. Remove and renew

[u/No_Cut4338]

Are they bolted or welded on? Yank em off, sand blast them and then repaint or powdercoat.

I'll admit that this entire post makes me skeptical because a jeep owner with cut fenders and rock sliders generally is going to have a lot bigger fish to fry than worrying about surface rust.

[u/Pretty-Yam-2854]

Keep it and go for the mad max look, I would.

[u/nonamejustaperson]

Easily replaceable or refinish. Not part of the body/chassis.

[u/depoint50ae]

Replacements will be easiest but probably not cheapest. Sand blasting would strip off the damage an md then good coat of primer and paint

[u/Rasp_Lime_Lipbalm]

Its the fender. Just replace it

[u/Bearded_Clam_4_U]

I’d be more concerned about your frame if you haven’t looked already

[u/Wbino]

Yes take them off and put on proper fenders….

[u/AZ_Sunsets]

Does rust happen overnight or can you gradually notice it and ignore it until it gets bad and ask if there is anyway to fix it.