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Rusty metal panel at front of bonnet

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Rusty metal panel at front of bonnet

Post by roblightbody » Sat May 04, 2024 5:09 pm

Our poor Coupé sits out in all weathers, here in the West of Scotland, and its taken its toll on this part at the front of the bonnet.

Is it easily replaceable? It doesn't appear to be part of the actual bodywork.

Thanks!
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Rusty metal panel at front of bonnet

Post by Big Andra » Sat May 04, 2024 5:17 pm

Remove it and give it a rub down and a couple of coats of satin black 👌🏻 it'll be good as new.
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Rusty metal panel at front of bonnet

Post by Meds » Sat May 04, 2024 8:11 pm

^^ what he said.
It's just a thin metal strip and held on with just those screws.
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Rusty metal panel at front of bonnet

Post by Zedebee » Sat May 04, 2024 10:25 pm

So yes, easily replaceable. But as others have said a rub down and couple of coats of smoothrite will sort it out and be more satisfying.
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Rusty metal panel at front of bonnet

Post by roblightbody » Sun May 05, 2024 9:39 am

Thanks!

I couldn't even tell from looking whether it was easy to remove or not.
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