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Printed Date: 19-May-2024 at 13:15


Topic: rust
Posted By: gibs
Subject: rust
Date Posted: 08-June-2003 at 21:44
I'm about to get some quotes to cover over surfice rust on my 320i convertible,before i do can anyone tell me if it's possible to permanently remove it without cutting it out,some have said it is,some have said it's not..

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gary 1988 320i convertible


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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 08-June-2003 at 23:42
I've been recently told by a garage mechanic/engineer that you have to be carefull when removing rust as it sends out runners under the paintwork that you can't see. Its important that any rust patches are taken back to bare metal before treating which includes taking back the surounding painted areas. You can get rust treatment that changes it to a chemically inert state.
Personally I find it better to remove all rust and fill any small holes either with filler or with weld before treating and respraying. Its a pain of a job but I think will last longer in the long run.

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V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate
J Reg Saab 900i 16v
'63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe
R reg Honda PC50 moped..

No BMW as yet...

Posted By: gibs
Date Posted: 09-June-2003 at 00:36

Cheers Thanks very much..

      There only tiny bubbles around the bottom of the door i just don't fancy them coming back in a years time.......Can you or anyone recomend somwhere on the south coast.......



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gary 1988 320i convertible


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