Rust rust rust
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Rust rust rust
I took my S to my local bodyshop today to check the rust on the front wings behind the wheel and the the rear arches.
Apparently to do a proper job on it - both front and rear wings need to be stripped down and repainted. As this is about 3/4s of the car I was expecting a massive cost. I was then pleasantly suprised to hear that my trusted bodyshop (used many times before) will do it for
Apparently to do a proper job on it - both front and rear wings need to be stripped down and repainted. As this is about 3/4s of the car I was expecting a massive cost. I was then pleasantly suprised to hear that my trusted bodyshop (used many times before) will do it for
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Originally Posted by Bassoctopus,Apr 17 2009, 08:51 AM
Those with newer cars, keep on top of the rear arches. get the mud cleaned out from the inside of the arch regularly and get those protectors off every year to clean the arches. Making sure you refit afterwards of course.
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I thought I'd get away with just getting the inside rear arches stripped, painted and put the protectors back on, but the rust is starting to bubble on the outside of the rear wings too. 
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Originally Posted by Bassoctopus,Apr 17 2009, 08:51 AM
and get those protectors off every year to clean the arches. Making sure you refit afterwards of course.
Unless they are in PERFECT condition, they trap all the crap and accelerate the rust.
The trick to rust free arches is simply cleaning them and get some waxoyl brushed on.
Totally easy, totally effective
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I find that removing the rubbers, spraying clear waxoyl directly into the gap in the rubber and refitting them so the waxoyl squidges out to ensure the rubber is completely full and no air gaps.
I do this every year.
I do this every year.