Tanky Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Hi all knowing TSSC members. I started digging around the seams and had to dig out a ton of filler. Has anyone any idea how I fix the rust and re-seal them? I'm thinking Krust treatment and after that I'm lost! Iv'e dug out as much as I can with a Stanley Knife and wire brushed the seams as far as I can........ Many thanks in anticipation of setting the forum on fire with this one! Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 seam sealer we had lots of problems with sealer splits on panel vans and the only make that took the stoving without cracking was made by Wurth this stuff seamed bullet proof , as for air drying .. ???? most PU sealers seem to work pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanky Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Hi again Pete. Thanks. I'm guessing PU means polyurethane? Is there a particular brand or kind I should use? Thanks Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Hi Charlie, have you got access to a small grit blaster. This would clean much more of the surface. Then apply the KuRust I like BondaPrimer on top of the KuRust. Then finish as you please. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanky Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Hi Rodger, Alas, no grit blaster. I'll have a look at BondaPrimer Thanks Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Get hold of a black Scotchbrite disc for your electric drill. It's a lot more effective against rust than a wire brush. You'll still struggle to get properly deep in there - the seam is designed to be a horrible rust trap and there's not muh you can do about that - but you'll be closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I had new front wings and a re-spray about 20 years ago. Last year a 6" length of painted filler fell out one seam, nothing lasts! However, shiny metal underneath, my "bodge it and run" alter ego say fill and touch up. My "proper job" ego say "It'll all have to be done, both sides. You could get the dents and cracks in the bonnet fixed at the same time and a re-spray" BIAR wins, for the moment. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 32 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: Last year a 6" length of painted filler fell out one seam, nothing lasts! Yes, the bane of my MK3 GT6 too - filler was always falling out. A good sprayer / bodyshop will have the professional solution in terms of flexible sealer - the car equivalent of 'Painters Mate' or whatever. For that seam, a good wire brush on a drill - one of the flat circular ones with long bristles - will get as far in as possible, then treat well with a good rust killer. Jenolite / Kurust will be as good as can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I wonder if a Dremel thin steel cutting wheel run along the seam with virtual no pressure hence not cutting will clean the joint up a little, alternatively their fan style disc wire brush (3/4in dia) but watch out for the wires coming out they do stick in you! Pity we didn't have weld thro seam sealant when our cars were built. Peter T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Tanky said: Hi again Pete. Thanks. I'm guessing PU means polyurethane? Is there a particular brand or kind I should use? Thanks Charlie Tioger seal is a common one, but there are many makes. Sikkaflex is teh original, but there are about 100 sikoflex sealants so getting the correct one is tricky. With 2K paint I have used Toolstation PU40, and all is well. The club used to sell "heavy drip" sealant which is the original stuff, hard stuff to find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 This link from Rustbuster is useful , their products have s good reputation though my preference is Bilthamber and POR 15 https://www.rust.co.uk/using-rust-proofing-paint-during-car-restoration-or-repair Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanky Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Thanks for all the advice guys, however, I kept chasing rust around the wing and found this.....Bugger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Well that's that problem solved, new wing and you can be sure the join I say clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 18/02/2020 at 19:06, thescrapman said: Well that's that problem solved, new wing and you can be sure the join I say clean Not cheap though, at £250+ per side?. I`ve yet to tackle mine, and not looking forward to it!. Even Arch repair panels are £40, a throw!. Hopefully the inner wings will "rescue".! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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