stealthcol Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hi I am looking to fix my rear arches which have rusted but don't know were to start any help appreciated. I know I need a new door as well lol :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hi, The problem being is when they reach that stage you need new metal to do a proper fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Snap :) well almost. Seems to be a very common problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthcol Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Snap :) well almost. Seems to be a very common problem. Have you got a picture of yours and what are you going to do about yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Treated with hammerite kurust,filling tomorrow :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The best thing you can do in the absence of new metal would be to sand it down as far as possible, treat with Krust (a few layers) and then reprime and repaint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just an update,filled and primed.Halfords made up a can of magnum grey with K4 paint code £13.99.Can anyone recommend a cutting compound? I here G3 Farecla is good.Have you decided on what your going to do yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Even the Halfords rubbing compound I have found to be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks.I'll have a look on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthcol Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I am going to use a flap grinding wheel to take back the paint n crap n get to the shiny metal. Then I dunno whether to use p38 or p40 to fill it then prime and paint and laquer gojng to do all 4 arches but the rear onss I am going to use underseal the rear carpet liners to help stop the water getting to the metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthcol Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Ok bought p38 grey primer, pacific green, laquer 40 grit dry and 140 wet n dry going to go to my mates tomorrow and do the removal and filling this will be a laugh :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Today, I've sprayed magnum grey paint, final rub down tomorrow with 1200 grit followed by two coats of lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Lookin forward to seeing the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthcol Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Ok doors nearly done heres the latest pics with the work done today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Looks good so far :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthcol Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Cheers this is my first time doing bodywork lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthcol Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Got first layer of paint on now hope you like so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthcol Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Pictures of before and after. Just a final coat then laquer and all done!!!!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Finally finished the door. I think it s a good match .It gives me more confidence to tackle a small ding I've also discovered . I think it s saved me some money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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