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Forum: Technical Q & A 05-12-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Wow !

And so much faster done than mine :rolleyes: !!

Did you repaint the whole panels?

See attachment... maybe I should have done something along these lines :eek: ?

Remember this...
Forum: Technical Q & A 05-07-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Yes, and seal the mud guard to 1/4 panel gap.

/T
Forum: Technical Q & A 05-07-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Yeah,

The drivers side was clean on mine too. The pass side was damaged because the mud guard was torn and there was a ton of sand and muck on the wrong side - naturally impregnated with road...
Forum: Technical Q & A 05-07-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Very good ! Not as extensive as mine was !

Good luck and keep us posted ;)!

Tapani
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-08-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Thanks again for your kind words. I have to admit, there are a few imperfections which do not show in the photos. But I am very pleased. It is rewarding to do all this.

The spot you mentioned is...
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-08-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Interior panels and rear seat still to be installed.... and the whole car buffed at a later date.

Just hosed off all the dust and dirt.... Though not perfect, I am rather pleased with the end...
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-06-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Color matching turned out very nicely. See bumper/fender line....

9 different ingredients, each measured to the tenth of a gram.

I will let the clear cure for a month and then sand it down and...
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-04-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Thanks guys,

I think the door and trunk lid will be fine.... I only covered the repaired area with the base. So it's blended in those directions as it is. The bumper will be the thing to watch....
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-04-2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Done - in the morning I will tell you what I think of the end result.

Photo right after cleaning the gun.

/T
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-03-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Ready for base and clear :-)

/T
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-01-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Yeah, thanks - makes sense !

I filled a few pin holes and sprayed another sanding color (red) to get some contrast. I am quite pleased with the result.

I bought a gravity feed gun, a new air...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-31-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

I thought I'd give it a try myself. If it goes bad then I will ask a friend to do it - he's a pro.

It looks almost as good in real life, I do not think I can get it much better w/o professional...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-30-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Thanks for your compliment.

There's 2-3mm of filler in the whole panel from previous life.... so lead was not an option.

I had to do an emergency repair for the front fender supports.... not...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-29-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Yeah, I know. The one I used on top is epoxy based "soft". The filling required is not thick enough for the fiberglass stuff, but I did use a metal mix type for the first layer against the POR15.
...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-29-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Something made locally here - can't remember the brand. $10 / pound.

/T
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-29-2014, 06:15 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Finally ready for painting :)

/T
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-26-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

I have a cheap 70x400mm straight sanding block.... the SVX rear fender curvature is quite challenging.... so instead of getting a $150 adjustable block I bought an $8 stainless turnbuckle. Works...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-25-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

First layer of filler.... oh, this is more difficult than I remembered :eek:

/T
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-16-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

The outer panel is easy - the bumper corner...... the inner one and the front sections are labour intensive and must be formed by try-fit process..... I think every damaged car needs a different...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-16-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

0,75mm - 0,030"

/T
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-16-2014, 06:16 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

All welding is done. I used "Metal prep" (POR15) and rinsed with water... I will let everything dry a few days and then it's time for the black stuff - POR15. I also bought their seam sealer for the...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-15-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

A little progress - see photos. Not as pretty as the professionals.... maybe someday I will learn too...

Run out of gas (MIG).... let's see if I can borrow a bottle tomorrow :-)

BTW, the...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-10-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Check this out:

http://www.monocoque-metalworks.com/main/2013/11/ge-rear-wheel-arch/

/T
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-10-2014, 08:31 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Re: Quarter panel rust repairs

Yes, I will replace the mudguard(s) - if the shipping cost is not astronomical.... it is a large but light part.... the arch protectors for sure.

I tried to get decent photos from the inside.........
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-09-2014, 10:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,826
Posted By Tapani
Quarter panel rust repairs

The work has started !

Dismantled the mudguards, side garnishes and the rear bumper.

The cancer has been caused by missing "arch protectors" and torn mudguard. There was quite a bit of dirt on...
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