Author Topic: rust repairs (Read 20235 times)

dark_islight · « **Reply #30 on:** October 06, 2008, 02:34:57 PM »

If you were to start fresh with a zinc chromate epoxy primer that would be an excellent choice. Since I have a restoration type repair I used the POR-15 with success. For what you see in the pics I used two 4oz. cans (2 starter kits). The stuff is pricey but tough as nails. I needed to encapsulate some of the existing rust to neutralize it.

ponchiz318 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 06, 2008, 03:01:10 PM »

I have to admit that you have done one awesome job. Although you can still spray zinc on top of rust. Well, the ones that I posted allow you to do this and it will prevent any further rusting. Ameron is owned by PPG so maybe their can be some sort of compatability. I guess it must really suck to drive on those salty roads. I live in Houston texas where it is alwas hot. San Antonio and Austin posters are on the same boat.

dark_islight · « **Reply #32 on:** October 06, 2008, 05:19:12 PM »

Here we worry that the heater works for at least 6 months:) and the air conditioning maybe 2 months;). Driving in the salt isn't a problem it just rots the cars after 10 years.

Bad for the brakes and chassis parts:(.

My e30 is a winter car ;)its not worth a full out restoration but its still quite solid (more solid now) most owners wouldn't have even attempted what I did and just parted or scrapped the car:eek:.

dark_islight · « **Reply #33 on:** October 06, 2008, 05:22:17 PM »

The first coat of under coating has been applied and it looks very good. I'll give it another coat tomorrow...

dark_islight · « **Reply #34 on:** October 07, 2008, 05:39:30 PM »

Top coat applied in the drivers and passenger footwells...

monty23psk · « **Reply #35 on:** October 07, 2008, 10:33:56 PM »

Very clean and nicely done.

dark_islight · « **Reply #36 on:** October 12, 2008, 06:53:05 PM »

The interior is now back in the car. It needs a good cleaning...

The "A" pillars needed some attention because they were showing bubbles under the paint. After grinding the rust out I found some bondo that was previously there to cover up the hole from a previous repair. I welded a patch over the hole and filled the area with new bondo...

Continued the body work on the lip...

I fabricated a custom heat shield because the original was aluminum dust...

dark_islight · « **Reply #37 on:** October 13, 2008, 05:08:27 PM »

Fenders installed and ready for painting...

jrobie79 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 13, 2008, 07:48:09 PM »

seems from the pictures and ur posts that you enjoy doing this..........how much do you want to do about 1/4 of that work to my car haha j/k seriously tho that is some sick work right there

dark_islight · « **Reply #39 on:** October 13, 2008, 08:05:48 PM »

I just wanted to make a log of the general e30 rust areas for others on the forum. If you know where they are its easier to inspect before you buy an e30.

Also, I did have fun doing this job but I must say it was more than I had originally bargained for.

It's been said, "if you buy a welder, you will find things to weld". It's true!:o

Need the car painted before the end of October when my e36 goes into storage until next April.

jrobie79 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 13, 2008, 10:10:57 PM »

i have a welder, but i dont even want to start something like this, i think im just gonna part mine out and find another e30 with mechanical problems so its cheap, that i know i will be more comfortable fixing than repairing bodywork

dark_islight · « **Reply #41 on:** October 23, 2008, 07:11:22 PM »

She's in the paint shop. Should be back Tuesday..................

monty23psk · « **Reply #42 on:** October 23, 2008, 11:11:15 PM »

excellent job, can't wait for next set of pics.

dark_islight · « **Reply #43 on:** October 26, 2008, 04:14:12 PM »

She's back after paint and rust proofing.

Paint was only applied to the fenders and sideskirts then blended to mid door. The hood was only buffed. I installed the sideskirts and the other parts I had removed for the bodyshop.

Many thanks to Phil and Dave for an excellent job on the paint and clean up:D:D:D:D.

Here's the final outcome..........:cool:

monty23psk · « **Reply #44 on:** October 26, 2008, 10:47:36 PM »

wow, what side skirts are those? OEM?