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[Skidmark]

Hi every one, i have just joined the forum, i live in Scotland and have just bought a 08 NavaraD40 after years of owning Land Rovers, and Rangers, not going well up to now.
The truck looked in good nic when i purchased it, bought it on Christmas eve, parked it up over the holidays, didn't need it over the holidays, so didn't give it much attention, so when i went back to it after about two weeks, i was horrified to find the tub had broken out in rust bubbles, must have been tarted up for sale, gutted. Skidmark!!!!

 

[Old.Tony]

Welcome to the forum!

It's possible that the previous owner had a tub liner. These generally scuff paint and they may have removed it, noticed the paint missing and gave it a quick coat without too much prepping. It may not be serious - sand some of it back and take a look. Chances are you'll be able to clear it easily, then use a good rust-inhibiting primer followed by a couple of good top coats.

Don't stop there: once you're happy that you've treated all the rust, spray on some thick vinyl rubber paint, over here in Australia it's called "Rhino Liner", it sprays on a few mm thick and protects the tub from those small impacts that might otherwise chip paint (like dropping tools etc, it won't stop the Hogwarts Express from making a mess of it).