Could this be repairable buy a good welder?
Most of it seems to be surface rust, but some has rotten away
Repairing rust?
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mykez69
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Ordered a mint condition wing off ebay. Another crap seller as the wing has rust! :@
Could this be repairable buy a good welder?
Most of it seems to be surface rust, but some has rotten away
Could this be repairable buy a good welder?
Most of it seems to be surface rust, but some has rotten away
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Tech 1 Side Skirts,
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Opening Rear Quarters
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gare30
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yes its repairable but the wings non genuine of course are under £40 new
all aspects of bodywork undertaken south wales 325 project wanted
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mykez69
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I didnt want non genuine one though as I want a perfect fit.
Parts Wanted:-
Tech 1 Side Skirts,
Borbet B Alloys or Borbet A Alloys, Electric Sunroof Motor Cover,
Opening Rear Quarters
Tech 1 Side Skirts,
Borbet B Alloys or Borbet A Alloys, Electric Sunroof Motor Cover,
Opening Rear Quarters
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Jim320i
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Have you messaged the person you brought it off and asked for some cash back? Mint doesnt usually mean rusty... 
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bobbin1982
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i had a pair of hadrian wings put onto mine... really good fit
But hey.. each to their own
LOL the only thing mint in your pic is the carpet
Andy
But hey.. each to their own
LOL the only thing mint in your pic is the carpet
Andy
Driving my digger!!!!
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Saga
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A couple of questions as there seem to be some knowledgeable people here!gare30 wrote:yes its repairable but the wings non genuine of course are under £40 new
I need rust on the wings (it's pitted the metal, but no holes in the panel that I can detect) and slight damage to 3 of the jacking points where PO has used a non-approved jack (paint going and starting to rust) repaired.
Anyone have any idea what a fair price for the work is? Going to talk to a local body shop but don't want to be given a piss-take quote.
Second question - I don't actually give a stuff about matching the metallic finish, just want to avoid rot so I can get on with driving it and renewing the MOT in the future. Is it safe to get the rust sorted and just leave the surface with a good solid primer coat on? Will that be weatherproof? Will anyone actually agree to do it like that, or will they insist on a full paint job?
Thanks in advance for any advice...