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Rust repair

  • 11-05-2013 5:42pm
    #1
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭


    There's a small spot of rust on one of the doors of my car, just under the window. It looks like someone tried to repair it some time ago. However, it's a bit of a bodge job and looks like the rust is winning the battle.

    How much would a body shop charge to fix this? I'd like to get it sorted sooner rather than later when the rust has spread further.

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    2iutgsi.jpg


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  • #2
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    I have experienced similiar and would recommend you get a good replacement door. (preferably in the same colour) It looks like the rust has gone through (I can see a wee hole, I think!) and this would need to be cut out with a replacement piece welded in.


  • #3
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    Captain Slow IRL wrote: »
    I have experienced similiar and would recommend you get a good replacement door. (preferably in the same colour) It looks like the rust has gone through (I can see a wee hole, I think!) and this would need to be cut out with a replacement piece welded in.

    I take it a door would be cheaper than the repair?


  • #4
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    kkelly77 wrote: »
    I take it a door would be cheaper than the repair?

    Is it an Almera?


  • #5
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    Is it an Almera?[/QUOTE

    Primera


  • #6
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    kkelly77 wrote: »
    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    Is it an Almera?[/QUOTE

    Primera

    It's a Common problem in old Nissans. That rust is coming trough from the inside out so no amount of paint on the effected area in the pic will stop the rust. It will have to be sorted from behind and at this stage the effected area will probably have to be cut out and a new piece welded in.

    You could also get a door in a breakers, just make sure you get a good one or you will be back to square one.


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  • #7
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    kkelly77 wrote: »

    It's a Common problem in old Nissans. That rust is coming trough from the inside out so no amount of paint on the effected area in the pic will stop the rust. It will have to be sorted from behind and at this stage the effected area will probably have to be cut out and a new piece welded in.

    You could also get a door in a breakers, just make sure you get a good one or you will be back to square one.

    Dammit!

    The hardest part is getting a door to colour match or having to get it sprayed will only add to the cost.


  • #8
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    Just keep an eye out for one in the correct colour and snap it up when you can! It would help to have your paint code if you're trying to source one.


  • #9
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    As said there is no way to get that back to original without professional assistance. Do get a a pro to have a look, it could be as low as 100/150 or so to fix.


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