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gemstylez rice boy
Joined: 04 Nov 2001 Posts: 15
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 6:02 am Post subject: rust |
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hey guys wot the cheapest and eiseist way to patch up rust in the back doors it not holes yet juz bubles and the boot floor |
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Adam Site Admin
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 682
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 6:19 am Post subject: Re: rust |
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Cheapest AND easiest... I can tell you the cheapest way to do a decent job, get yourself some mild steel sheet, beg/borrow a welder, cut and shape the plates #before# cutting the body of the car, trim the plate so it is a near perfect fit, weld it slowly and allow it to cool regularly to minimise warping. Then grind the weld flush then prep and paint.
The easiest is to use rust repair panels, such as those from the hotgemini.com rarespares shop. |
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Badger tinkerer
Joined: 13 Feb 2002 Posts: 155
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: rust |
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if the rust is just bubbles under the paint, and is really only surface, then get some wet/dry sand paper($1 sheet) and some rust converter($5 250ml), pop the bubbles (press with your thumb) and see how bad it is. if is hasn't gone through panel, then attack with the wet/dry and a wire brush to get the loose stuff out, then put rust converter in. leave overnight, treat again if req. wash out the rust converter, let it dry, paint over top. |
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Doe rice boy
Joined: 14 Mar 2002 Posts: 14
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: rust |
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Shameless plug of a sponser, well done Adam . |
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Doe rice boy
Joined: 14 Mar 2002 Posts: 14
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: rust |
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Unfortunely gemini's r very bad for rust and the only true and correct method is removel. The boys at Rarespares have everything you will need. You can hire a gasless mig welder from any hire shop for around $50.00 for 24hrs. Did I mention Rarespares....How's that Adam... |
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Hamal tinkerer
Joined: 14 Dec 2001 Posts: 64
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: rust |
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Actually I'm pretty impressed at Rare Spares for having those rust removal panels available. I can see my rebuild is going to be a lot easier because of it
Now if I could only afford shipping here to Perth *sigh*.. |
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Adam Site Admin
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 682
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: rust |
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Excellent work!! |
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rob_w tinkerer
Joined: 19 Feb 2002 Posts: 395
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: rust |
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Gind the rust out, clean, hit with rust converter, then fiberglass/metal-fix or bog the barstard.....then undercoat the panel, and spray with matching paint.[spraycans should match..]
rob |
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GasGem backyard mechanic
Joined: 05 Nov 2001 Posts: 755
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 4:01 pm Post subject: Re: rust |
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Yeah i tend to agree with you all but, I think and have done without a prob, Is to prime all rust effected areas with Killrust metal primer after using the rust converter, just to be certain and filler does not allow moisture back to the metal,
Cheers
Eggy |
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Racegem backyard mechanic
Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2002 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: EEEEEKKK!!! |
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Please, if you're going to spend "hard earned" on hiring a MIG, get gas! It's much easier to use and much nicer on thin material.
If your repair is only minor, you can use a product called Metal Mend. It's a K&H brand body filler that's pre-mixed with stainless fibres that will fill small holes. It's available from leading auto parts suppliers such as autObarn. )
And while I'm at it, ask Rare Spares for a "Gemini" catalogue. Costs about $5 and has listings on all the parts they do for Geminis only; rubber seals, rust repair sections, etc.
......Two in the one...lol )
Yonnee. |
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