Paint and body Gurus i need help

I just picked up a little project that overall has a clean strait body with the exception of about 4 0r 5 very small pin holes in the corners of the cab about the size ob bb's. Should i go ahead and install patch panels or is there a way to repair for the long haul. Thanks for any help

 

Patch panel, unless you can access the back side of the corner to confirm there is no other cancer spreading out from the pinholes.

 

"Work hard , do your best , let primer and putty do the rest" ,as told to me in my younger days...

 

patch panel

 

For the most part i can access the inside of the corners with a grinder.Is there any type of chemical treatment i should use before i start to skim the infected areas out such as osfo or better??

 

I would not call myself an expert, but experienced....

I have made patches on areas like this that lasted 18 years(when I got rid of the truck) and were still in perfect condition.

First, you have to be able to get to the back side for it to work. If you can, you need to blast away all the rust. Wire wheel will work, but not the best IMHO. It is very important that it is all gone! When the metal is clean you can use fibergl*** filler with imbedded fibers to make a patch. I use plastic wrap; smear on your material large enough to cover the hole and about 3/8" thick then apply to the bare metal and push enough for it to come through the holes. Sand from the outside when cured and seal both sides with a heavy coat of epoxy primer. Cover back side with undercoat or heavy paint to completely seal.

Some dont like this method, but if it is not bad it is perfectly acceptable IMHO and is a lot less work. The key is removing all the rust and sealing it so ther can be no trapped moisture in the future.