spartan Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 RUST ... in this case (although Respray might be next). Pretty rare for the Supra (judging by the number of old posts thrown up by search) but my car has a bit bubbling through on rear, n/s wheel-arch. No sign of any rust anywhere else but I have discovered that this panel (or part of it at least) is not original - probably a 'pattern part' as I can see flat black paint on the inside of this panel from boot aperture; the other o/s panel is silver in the same place (as you'd expect as mine is a silver car). I'm guessing that the rust-protection is not as good on these pattern panels as OEM which is why I'm only seeing rust here. My question is, if the rust is coming through from the back, can this be repaired by treatment and repaint or do I really need to cut out the rusty metal completely first (which begs another question, can you get wheel-arch repair sections for the Supra)? Thanks in advance for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Make sure it gets sandblasted and done properly. Do not search around for the cheapest price. Pay cheap pay twice. Also, i wouldnt expect anyone to warranty against it coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have the same problem on the inside of my O/S rear arch:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I cut mine out - it is double skinned - and replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 What did you replace it with - similar piece cut out from a donor vehicle or new piece from Mr T? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Keron supplied me with rust free pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 hope double posting not an upgrade feature ,,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks for that - I'll take a picture of the affected area and get in touch with Keron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 The inner skin was more affected than the outside, make sure you give it a good margin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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