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Rust spots on rear quarters
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Rust spots on rear quarters
Hi guys as the title suggests I have small spots of rust on the lower forward corners of both rear quarter panels.
Really looking to see if there bolt on panels or spot welded in?
Also are the roadster panels the interchangeable?
I'm having problems getting a spray painter to take on just the rust as my long term plan is to wrap the car as the paint is really getting shabby, stone chips everywhere and fading .
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Really looking to see if there bolt on panels or spot welded in?
Also are the roadster panels the interchangeable?
I'm having problems getting a spray painter to take on just the rust as my long term plan is to wrap the car as the paint is really getting shabby, stone chips everywhere and fading .
Cheers
Stuart
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Hi guys .
Anybody every change the rear quarters on there. 06 coupe?
Mine are showing small rust spots on the lower front edge where it meets the sill cover.
I plan on wrapping the car so just need to sort this out , are they bolt on parts or spot welded?
And do the roadster 1's fit?
Cheers
Stuart
Anybody every change the rear quarters on there. 06 coupe?
Mine are showing small rust spots on the lower front edge where it meets the sill cover.
I plan on wrapping the car so just need to sort this out , are they bolt on parts or spot welded?
And do the roadster 1's fit?
Cheers
Stuart
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Rust spots on rear quarters
If you are getting it wrapped can't you just rub down, treat and fill yourself?
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Hi Alfa
I was thinking of doing it myself but I'd want to do it rite,
I'd rather take them off and treat all the rust 1st
I was thinking of doing it myself but I'd want to do it rite,
I'd rather take them off and treat all the rust 1st
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Fair enough but I have no clue. Someone will be along shortly.
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Rear quarters and front wings are all bolt on, apparently though, there is one nut/bolt on the rear that is an absolute bitch to get at of you haven't removed the roof, possible but awkward.
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Hi ducklakeviewDucklakeview wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:11 pm Rear quarters and front wings are all bolt on, apparently though, there is one nut/bolt on the rear that is an absolute bitch to get at of you haven't removed the roof, possible but awkward.
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Still bolt on, as is the roof!
The outer comes off just like the roadster;
[IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc36 ... x768-1.jpg[/IMG]
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The outer comes off just like the roadster;
[IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc36 ... x768-1.jpg[/IMG]
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Why do you want to remove it, if your going to wrap, just sand the rust spots down and treat the metal, then get it wrapped.
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The problem with rust is you always think you have got it all removed, I want to make certain !
Taking the panels off is the best way to get right in to every corner, plus there's bound to be more than just surface spots
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Thanks, the picture actually helps, is that some sort of adhesive along the top edge?Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:16 pm Still bolt on, as is the roof!
The outer comes off just like the roadster;
[IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc36 ... x768-1.jpg[/IMG]
Mike
I'm probably being a bit over the top but I don't want it coming back through in 6 months.
I love the car and plan on holding on to it long term so want to sort all the wee issues it has
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Killiestu wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:20 pmThanks, the picture actually helps, is that some sort of adhesive along the top edge?Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:16 pm Still bolt on, as is the roof!
The outer comes off just like the roadster;
[IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc36 ... x768-1.jpg[/IMG]
Mike
I'm probably being a bit over the top but I don't want it coming back through in 6 months.
I love the car and plan on holding on to it long term so want to sort all the wee issues it has
Will be a seam sealer to stop water getting down there, obviously not working that well!
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Not really, modern rust killers are much better now. Bilt Hamber Labs make a great range of rust stoppers http://www.bilthamber.com/
Doubt if the panel is riddled in rust, unless your car has lived by the sea. I would sand back the rust and attack with rust killer.
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12 year corrosion warranty might cover it? If it's a couple it's worth a shot with BMW
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^this.
I've put a claim in for my coupe for rust (she's an 06) and it looks to be going through the warranty however BMW do want to see your service book.
I've put a claim in for my coupe for rust (she's an 06) and it looks to be going through the warranty however BMW do want to see your service book.
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