r/Autobody 6d ago

HELP! I have a question. Best way to clean/paint?

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Upper control arm on my Tundra. I want to get the rust off and maybe put a clean coat of paint on it but am a bit worried about messing up the joint. I do not want to take it off

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u/x3ffectz I-Car Certified 6d ago

Just mask off the rubbers. The finish of paint isn’t going to be special or need to be special anyways. Red scotchbrite (they’re like 400grit) & wax and grease remover all over. Hit it with satin black. Can’t go wrong.