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rustyredwreck

Member Since: 16 Jan 2020
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 24

Footwells and Anti Rust treatment - advice on process sought

Dear all,
Now the weather is looking better I am planning on removing the 2 floor panels from my 2003 TD5. There is what appears to be superficial surface rust on the panels and the bolts are all starting to corrode. I have removed the matting some time ago and brushed the area with a wire brush.

I have anti-rust treatment and all the correct screws, bolts, nuts and foam strips. I am planning on removing the nuts etc, taking the floor panels out, treating with the anti-rust paint, installing the foam strips and replacing.

I have the following questions:
1 - any thoughts on possible problems - I expect the nuts etc will be difficult to remove - but could I drill stubborn ones out?
2 - I was planning on painting the panels and bits of the bulkhead I can see when all of the matting is removed but not painting the seat box (as there is no corrosion I can see). Any thoughts on this?

I am doing this on my driveway, using axle stands and chocks etc.
Any advice, comments, much appreciated.
Neil

2nd Mar 2021 3:47pm

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

Just in the process of doing this on my 03.

I've cleaned back, prepped a few bits for welding etc.

My process is using the following:

Heres the current stage of the process

Before

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Cleaned

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Hydrate 80 applied

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2nd Mar 2021 6:32pm

rustyredwreck

Member Since: 16 Jan 2020
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 24

Thanks for taking the trouble to post the pics - just started the job today hence the late delay in saying thanks.

Your answer was very helpful. Thanks

kind regards

Neil

15th Mar 2021 6:40pm

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

Lesson I learnt is take the time to wire wheel it all back.

I've finally got around to starting to paint mine. I'm doing a test of Bilt Hambler on the drivers side and Buzzweld stuff on the passenger side.

17th Mar 2021 6:17pm

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