- 1). Take the nerf bars off the truck and set them on the tarp. This will make cleanup easier later. Put the bolts that hold the bars on in a cup so they don't roll away.
- 2). Knock as much of the loose rust off with the back of the wire brush.
- 3). Use the brush to remove the rust that will come off easily.
- 1). Put on the safety glasses and gloves.
- 2). Using the paintbrush or rags to cover the rusty areas of the nerf bar with the naval jelly.
- 3). Use the steel wool or wire brush to scrub the rust off.
- 4). Put the baking soda on the naval jelly after it has dissolved the rust--that will neutralize the remaining phosphoric acid in the naval jelly.
- 5). Rinse off the neutralized naval jelly and dry the nerf bars.
- 1). Use the emery cloth and wire brushes to smooth out any rough spots and remove any small bits of rust that might remain.
- 2). Spray paint the nerf bars. Do one side of each bar at a time and let that side dry before doing the next to eliminate smudging from where the bars were in contact with the ground.
- 3). Apply second and third coats the same way to get a durable finish that will protect your investment.
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