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Gazza_DJ wrote:You should be able to get a phone camera positioned correctly to be able to see.
If the foam is like that then they need attention.The outers are usually the last to go
- if the outers have holes in then the inners are usually completely shot.
All fixable though with a combination of time, skill, and money.
aussieGT wrote:Gazza_DJ wrote:You should be able to get a phone camera positioned correctly to be able to see.
If the foam is like that then they need attention.The outers are usually the last to go
- if the outers have holes in then the inners are usually completely shot.
All fixable though with a combination of time, skill, and money.
How good is the rest of the car? If you don't want to spend too much trying to cut all the rust out you may be better off finding a better sw altogether.
There are still some floating around out there that don't have'too' much rust, and can be found for pretty low prices.
If it was going to cost over
£200-300 to repair the rust in your current car i'd be looking for a better example.
If it's too rusty in areas you have found you'll be pulling your hair out if you get that repaired only to find more later on.Have you had a good dig around in the boot in the areas that are covered externally by the bumper and other known rust prone locations?
cabrioman wrote:Sorry, i'm going to ask a dumb question.![]()
What are they and where did they come from?
metallica fish wrote:
I'm not 100% sure how bad it is until I get to have a real good go at things later this month.![]()
There is some rusted through parts further back which is job number 1 to sort.Hopefully the sills will just need patching rather than replacing.
aussieGT wrote:metallica fish wrote:
I'm not 100% sure how bad it is until I get to have a real good go at things later this month.![]()
There is some rusted through parts further back which is job number 1 to sort.Hopefully the sills will just need patching rather than replacing.
I'd suggest to pull the rear bumper off, thats a known rust haven.![]()
(that will expose a whole lot of area around the rear) Doing that may give you a good idea whether or not to carry on with this one.
Rob wrote:http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/41/148602.html
From my own experience where the OP has rust as bad as that, the sills are dead inside and out.My sponge wasn't half that bad but you can see what the outer sills were like in the link above.
I had mine professionally rebuilt- you can do it a lot cheaper but I don't have the ability and wanted a perfect repair.
As mentioned, check also inside the rear wheel wells in the boot and in the rear suspension turrets.
metallica fish wrote:2 weeks time and I'll be able to tell if I can save the car or it's going to be another year or two on hold for my dream car![]()
aussieGT wrote:metallica fish wrote:2 weeks time and I'll be able to tell if I can save the car or it's going to be another year or two on hold for my dream car![]()
Bah, keep your chin up man.There always seems to be lots of SW's for sale up your way, the right one will land in your lap if you give it enough time.
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metallica fish wrote:
No rust..
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Perfect paint.
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And no mechanical or electrical issues for
£500
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