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(Message started by: Pianoman on Oct 16^th, 2010, 11:54am)

Title: Rust on wheel arch question
Post by Pianoman on Oct 16^th, 2010, 11:54am

Been looking at a few scorpios for sale that have slight bubbling on the rear arch, can this rust be stopped without replacing the whole panel or will it just keep coming back if I try to treat it?
many thanks
Tony

Title: Re: Rust on wheel arch question
Post by Simmo on Oct 16^th, 2010, 12:28pm

Tony it is a well known weakness with these cars and the remedy is to cut out the damage and weld in a new arch section. They are available from pattern parts makers and several members, including me, have had theirs done. I guess it depends on what you want/can spend, the overall state of the car, and your ability or otherwise to do the job yourself. I had mine done by a bodyshop together with the sills and the result was first class. ;)

Title: Re: Rust on wheel arch question
Post by Pianoman on Oct 16^th, 2010, 12:59pm

Thanks Simmo :)

Title: Re: Rust on wheel arch question
Post by Pegasus on Oct 17^th, 2010, 10:23pm

Depends how extensive it is.
Just done 4-5" surface rust that had caused bubbling on 1 rear arch. Stripped it back to clean (no rust) metal, treated it (Jenolite or Kurust) then primed it several times (it's like filler), rubbing down with wet/dry 800 then 1200 grade to get a smooth finish, a few sprays with the colour then some more with top coat.

Good as new :)

Paul