I have a MK4 Golf which has the usual rust in the lower wing due to the winshield drains.
I am wondering what is the most cost effective way to get this done? I am looking at local indie garages who sometimes have a MIG welder on site, and some self-employed welders.
The outer sill can be restored with sheet metal and the end cap re-made. How will the inside be painted or protected? The inner sill and A-pillar/Door structure is not too badly effected by the rust. Which gauge of mild steel is best?
For the wing, the remaining section is the genuine part and in good condition. How is a repair panel like this (zinc plated)?
How will the backside and corners be painted once it is welded in place? Would they have to remove the original wing to do the welding? What about the front door? Could I DIY paint the repair panel (leaving 1 inch for welding), and supply to them? Will the paint be effected by the welding heat?
Would it be better to buy a painted wing for approx £140 https://www.paintedcarpanels.co.uk/
Only thing is this is not as strong/well fitting/corrosion-resistant as the genuine part. Also it may not blend in with adjoining panels.
Another alternative is to paint a pattern part myself. Is this easy to do at home with rattle cans?
I have been roughly quoted approx £300 by a few places. I can supply the spray cans - primer, stonechip, base coat etc.
Can you explain how I can ensure a long-lasting welding job so that rust doesn't appear after 1 year. This internal cavity will constantly be exposed to moisture and debris, and should be cleaned regularly.
Should they lap weld to make it stronger, and the repair panel goes behind the original wing? I suppose they should use weld-thru primer. Where would you use seam sealer? I have products like DINITROL and bilt hamber cavity wax.
I am wondering what is the most cost effective way to get this done? I am looking at local indie garages who sometimes have a MIG welder on site, and some self-employed welders.
The outer sill can be restored with sheet metal and the end cap re-made. How will the inside be painted or protected? The inner sill and A-pillar/Door structure is not too badly effected by the rust. Which gauge of mild steel is best?
For the wing, the remaining section is the genuine part and in good condition. How is a repair panel like this (zinc plated)?
How will the backside and corners be painted once it is welded in place? Would they have to remove the original wing to do the welding? What about the front door? Could I DIY paint the repair panel (leaving 1 inch for welding), and supply to them? Will the paint be effected by the welding heat?
Would it be better to buy a painted wing for approx £140 https://www.paintedcarpanels.co.uk/
Only thing is this is not as strong/well fitting/corrosion-resistant as the genuine part. Also it may not blend in with adjoining panels.
Another alternative is to paint a pattern part myself. Is this easy to do at home with rattle cans?
I have been roughly quoted approx £300 by a few places. I can supply the spray cans - primer, stonechip, base coat etc.
Can you explain how I can ensure a long-lasting welding job so that rust doesn't appear after 1 year. This internal cavity will constantly be exposed to moisture and debris, and should be cleaned regularly.
Should they lap weld to make it stronger, and the repair panel goes behind the original wing? I suppose they should use weld-thru primer. Where would you use seam sealer? I have products like DINITROL and bilt hamber cavity wax.
