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Brendlynch



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Rust!!!!!!
I have this nasty bit of corrosion developing near the top front door hinge which I need to sort sharpish.

Does anyone have any experience of the same problem and what the best solution would be to repair?



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Post #618677 22nd Apr 2017 4:35pm
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zsd-puma



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nasty bit of corrosion developing


Developing?! I'd say that's already developed.

Idealy it's going to want cutting out and having a new bit welded in.
Post #618765 22nd Apr 2017 9:19pm
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NMBRPL8



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Dont back your trailer so far down a boat ramp,
Post #618883 23rd Apr 2017 2:15pm
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Kit



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Really you needed to stop it before it got to that stage as welding the door area is a skilled job, i'd take it to a good specialist since it looks like the rust has bitten into the anchoring point for the hinge. 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top
Post #618896 23rd Apr 2017 3:41pm
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zsd-puma



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agreed, once you start cutting out the rot you'll find a much much bigger hole.

What is the other side like? Chances are it's starting to go too, but might be early enough to save it yourself.
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mikeh501



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replace with a galv bulkhead..... if you have that level of rot there, it will likely be riddled! Check your foot wells etc.

Any repair you do will be temporary.
Post #618966 23rd Apr 2017 8:08pm
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Brendlynch



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Cheers all

Yes to be honest it was a bt of a shock when I peeled back the door seal, and has completely caught me in the hop. This has taught me to keep more of an eye out in future. Big Cry

The other side appears to be free of corrosion and I've had a good look around foot wells etc which are also ok (on the face of it) so just hoping that that problem is isolated to this area. Anyhow, will be taking it to a well respected body shop tomorrow to get it looked at. Will report back on the verdict.
Post #618995 23rd Apr 2017 9:28pm
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Kit



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I don't think its that bad 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top
Post #619005 23rd Apr 2017 10:16pm
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