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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7793 |
Has anyone got any thoughts on how to fix the rust that appears to be coming through on the rear wheel arch lips ?
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13th Jan 2012 3:09pm |
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NKSC Member Since: 09 Nov 2011 Location: Lincs Posts: 156 |
I know RRUK did his himself not so long ago, and posted on here about it. Can't find the post though! |
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13th Jan 2012 3:24pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7793 |
I did a search, and there were a few posts from people who had the issue, and what they were doing, but done said what exactly they'd done, and whether it had actually worked or not.
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13th Jan 2012 3:28pm |
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NKSC Member Since: 09 Nov 2011 Location: Lincs Posts: 156 |
http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic7192-30.html
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13th Jan 2012 3:32pm |
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A1GSS Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Saffron Walden, Essex Posts: 1973 |
Or here:
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13th Jan 2012 3:38pm |
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47p2 Member Since: 05 Oct 2010 Location: Gone Beyond, Subaru Posts: 8048 |
Great for catching dirt and water, does not allow the lip to dry out properly. Better to treat with a Waxoxy type rust preventer and wash the lip with the hosepipe every now and then |
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13th Jan 2012 4:26pm |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3972 |
Not at all, I applied a layer of grease to both sides of the lip before fitting the strip.
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13th Jan 2012 5:08pm |
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RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6366 |
Yep, did mine myself, and I am no expert at spray painting etc.
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13th Jan 2012 5:19pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7793 |
Thanks Gents.
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14th Jan 2012 2:43pm |
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klf400 Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: forest of dean Posts: 208 |
i see where your coming from , this edge is unprotected and with greaseing/waxing etc should prolong its life . the l322 arch liner is crap compared to that of the p38 . the p38 arch liner can be removed easy and is held in with plastic clips and the liner lips over the metal arch and is a good seal . but the l322 lips behind the metal arch which allow dirt/mud to trap inbetween the metal arch and liner also the fixings for the liner are metal and rust away and break of not a good design or improvement but a step backwards 1990 3.5 v8 defender 2000 4.6 v8 30th anniversary prins lpg 2004 4.4 v8 vogue prins lpg 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue faultmate extreme rsw allcoms Autel 906BT Gap iiD tool |
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14th Jan 2012 3:02pm |
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Diver Bryn Member Since: 16 Jan 2012 Location: Durham Posts: 34 |
L/R replaced my rear right side wing under the 5 year anti corrosion warranty. Still had rust coming through on inner exposed steel lip from stone chips. Pity L/R did not fit rubber arch protectors. I have painted this area with hemerarite rubber wax oil to protect against stone chips this is an easy fix. Diver Bryn
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22nd Jan 2012 8:25pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7793 |
Well, I've just dropped it off at the bodyshop, as the garage I bought it from have offered to pay for the work.
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23rd Jan 2012 2:59pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7793 |
Well I picked the car up yesterday, and I'm very happy with the results. The bodyshop said the rust was only on the surface. They have gone back to metal, treated it, stone chipped it and painted over it.
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26th Jan 2012 11:10am |
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Stephen.125 Member Since: 25 Jun 2009 Location: Frodsham Posts: 1511 |
Thanks for the update-
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26th Jan 2012 11:32am |
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