StephenFord Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 My passenger wing started showing some blistering only a couple of months ago, but it is spreading fast! Is it worth repairing, or simply get a new wing? (the car is 16 years old but pretty blemish free, had to get driver wing replaced 2 years ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl123 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Too many variables... How much to repair? How much to replace? How long do you intend keeping the car for? How much money do you have to spare right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Carl123 said: How much to repair? No idea... 2 minutes ago, Carl123 said: How much to replace? Pattern wing from EuroParts is £49 + paint and fit 3 minutes ago, Carl123 said: How long do you intend keeping the car for? Till I die (no, seriously, no intention of replacing unless engine falls out on motorway, and even then...) 4 minutes ago, Carl123 said: How much money do you have to spare right now? Same as usual - zip 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl123 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Personally, I would need quotes on how much to repair and what the "paint and fit" costs are before I could make a decision. 7 minutes ago, StephenFord said: 12 minutes ago, Carl123 said: How much money do you have to spare right now? Same as usual - zip 🤣 Fortunately, quotes are free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Carl123 said: Personally, I would need quotes on how much to repair and what the "paint and fit" costs are before I could make a decision. You're all for 'lockdowns', & covid passports, aren't you! LOL🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl123 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 I was never locked down and if anyone tries to impose a covid passport on me I would shove it up their ars exhaust 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Wire brush, brillo pad and some elbow grease. Can of random Ford Blue a tad of Hairspray ( for lacquer) , spit for polish, job done 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Wino said: Wire brush, brillo pad and some elbow grease. Can of random Ford Blue a tad of Hairspray ( for lacquer) , spit for polish, job done 👍 So, that's one for 'repair' then 😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkRS9 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 I would take the wheel and wheel arch liner off to look underneath the wing as the rust is coming from that side. If it's still solid underneath I would put some rust killer on, this may give you a bit longer before your need to replace it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanfp Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Repair (unless you really enjoy doing bodywork and paint spraying). If you replace - you would have to blow in all the panels around the wing to get a match. I had a new ready-painted genuine Ford bumper fitted to my car when it was 5 years old and it is an awful match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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