Operation CLean up the ranger has begun.

[4bangen]

If you decide to have paint and body work done the guy that did my Miata was awesome and quite a good deal.

if I do anything with paint, I'll more than likely do it myself. I've always wanted to paint a car the right way. lol

for now I just need to get under the hood done.

[Z06killinsbf]

Fuck no, make it clean as shit under hood and on the inside, leave the outside beat up

[orphan Shelby]

The outside is beat up?

[slow84lx]

Fuck no, make it clean as shit under hood and on the inside, leave the outside beat up

This. The Ranger is fine as it is. Get all of the mechanical / electrical working flawlessly.

[Scott Mc]

Fuck no, make it clean as shit under hood and on the inside, leave the outside beat up

The kid speaks the truth, don't ruin that fabulous wear lol

[4bangen]

haha, I hear what you are saying, but I'm just concerned about further wear. I don't want it to get much worse. I don't like the look of clear coated patina either. So it seems I'm either to paint it, or let it rot further.

[orphan Shelby]

They should make POR15 in a clear. At least your in central TX where rust is slow

[4bangen]

They should make POR15 in a clear. At least your in central TX where rust is slow

North Texas actually. But there is more rust than when I got it 8 years ago. And the paint is thinner than ever.

[4bangen]

is that por15 clear glossy? I hate gloss over rust.

[cool cat]

I think there is a satin clear that isn't as obvious as the glossy. But you should cut the rust out first, or replace with new panels that are rust free.

[4bangen]

I think there is a satin clear that isn't as obvious as the glossy. But you should cut the rust out first, or replace with new panels that are rust free.

it's only surface rust. no holes.

[cool cat]

Even better. Sand the rust down to bare metal, prime it and add satin clear.

[Baron Von Crowder]

you could CLR and clear like JOHN did on the mile.

[4bangen]

Looked great on the green mile, but I don't think it would work on my truck.
I may just have to leave it as is.

[Chas_svo]

This. The Ranger is fine as it is. Get all of the mechanical / electrical working flawlessly.

Scientifically impossible on a 2.3T, but we all like the sound of the idea.

I’m torn on new paint vs leave it. Leaning more toward leave it. If you need a bigger turbo, holler. I still have the one off my SVO. Just bolted up for fit check, 0 miles.

Good luck!