Gash on roof-Need input on paint touch-up

[Adjutant]

Hey all,
I found this gash on my roof right after I bought my truck (used)
I bought a full "kit" from Touchup Direct. It has the primer, base color, and clear coat. I dont care about the dent. Its not in site.
My concern is rusting. I know we have an aluminum cab, but it looks a little rusted.

Would just doing the touch up paint work, or should I have any concerns about rusting. The truck is near perfect except for this

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[Davidwnuc]

Get one of the paint touch up pens from the parts store that has a sanding stone on the end. Its a fine point deal. Clean up the scratches then prime and paint then clear.

 

[tbinmd]

body panels on the truck are aluminum, it's not going to rust. What you may have there that looks like rust is just dirt. Aluminum does not rust. I have an 15 year old aluminum trailer (not painted) and the old rust are the steel leaf springs and collar bolts.

 

[Adjutant]

Get one of the paint touch up pens from the parts store that has a sanding stone on the end. Its a fine point deal. Clean up the scratches then prime and paint then clear.

Great call on the sanding stone pen! Ill definitely grab that

 

[Adjutant]

body panels on the truck are aluminum, it's not going to rust. What you may have there that looks like rust is just dirt. Aluminum does not rust. I have an 15 year old aluminum trailer (not painted) and the old rust are the steel leaf springs and collar bolts.

Thanks for the peace of mind. I "knew" aluminum didnt rust, but the discoloration was giving me visions of a rusted through roof that would effectively ruin the truck. Leaking, weakening, etc

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