Rust above windshield... What to do?

I just noticed there's some rust forming just above the windshield.

Is the anyway to fix this and/or keep it from getting any worse?

 

I’m in the same boat. You really have to remove the windshield to stop it. Hard to contain too. I don’t think there’s a easy answer.

 

I had a 2003 Super Duty 7.3. Had the windshield replaced, when the guy popped out the windshield it was so rusted that there wasn't much good metal to glue the windshield to. There was no visible rust before pulling the windshield. I loved the "big truck" with the 7.3 but it was so bad that I sold it. That's when I got my gen 1 tundra. I love my tundra but I sure miss having a real HD truck. I suggest removing the windshield and see what you have to work with

 

Good suggestion. See what you're up against and you'll be able to clean/treat/paint the areas much easier.

 

Thanks all I guess removing the windshield is the first start.

I'm assuming previous owner had windshield replaced at some point and perhaps person replacing it scratched up the pain when removing the old one.

 

Post pics if you can of the carnage with the windshield removed. I’m curious how bad mine might be as well.

 

Use some white duct tape until you get round 2 it !

 

That actually makes it worse corrosion wise since moisture gets trapped underneath.

 

Sorry, I forgot my tongue in cheek gif

 

I think OPs post about a previous windshield job being responsible is correct. I had some of this happening on my old T4R. Unfortunately it will be hard to tell the extent until you pull the windshield.
I think it’s hit or miss because the truth is, water is getting between them and is corroding the metal causing corrosion.

You could get lucky like I did, and it was primarily surface rust and the guy wire wheeled it, coated it with some epoxy rust inhibitor and then replaced the windshield good as new. I hope that’s the case, but try and take it to a reputable shop or get lucky with someone from safelight that knows what they’re doing. Fingers crossed.

 

I KNOW for a fact it's from a bad install. It's the ONLY place on my truck that rusted exterior wise and the windshield has been replaced 3 times. Once by a local place and twice by Giant which now no longer exists. I only wish I could prove that fact since it's costly to fix. Getting a known person to replace it seems like an act of God since they just appear to randomly dispatch people to fix it.

 

Have had mine replaced by Jack Morris 2 times in 14 yrs and fortunately neither jobs have resulted in rust of any kind.

 

The rust on mine didn't show up until 13 years after it was last changed. I don't know if it's been that long for you. They however did use an el cheapo gasket to replace the existing OEM one at the top of the windshield. I'm not sure if that made a big difference or not.

 

The first was soon after I got it in 2009 and the most recent was this past Nov.

Don’t know if it matters but you and I live in totally different environments from each other

 

Yeah! I'm almost tempted to take the job in myself as I don't trust anyone else. Besides the windshield is totally fine! Unless I break it attempting to remove it haha.

I know nothing about auto body work but I guess this is an opportunity to learn a new skill.

 

Easy for me to say but it does not appear to be that diifcult, simply time consuming with a bit of patience.

2004 Tundra should be close for a 2001....



Unless you have already dealt with possible windshield cowl issues, I would suggest looking in that area for areas to address before you start windshield project in case you have to replace clips and what not.

some items you may need....
Cowl clips: 90080-18055
Cowl push pin: 904670-704522
White receiver: 90467-08184

 

Have a professional remove the windshield and wire brush that lip IMMEDIATELY - do not let it progress any further - If it doesn't already, it'll be leaking water soon...

 

i repaired my gen1 windshield rust.
Glass company came to my house and removed windshield in my garage.
I then took my time taping everything closed, bit of grinding (know when to stop as you can thin the metal really fast), lots of sandblasting (cheap $20 blaster), some JB weld to fix the holes, por15 the bare metal, 2 part epoxy Endura colour matched paint to finish in a Preval sprayer (look it up they are awesome), then glass co came back and put shield back in. Probably cost me $300.
Was my first real paint/rust repair and it turned out pretty damn good.