C5 SUP Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Has anyone else had the problem of rust on the rear hatch. I have two spots either side coming from the window seal. Just wondering if it is something that can be fixed at a bodyshop and how much hassle (£££) it may be. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 This is a MKIV weak spot. I have seen it on quite a few MKIVs. There is a cue but not once the rust has set in alas. I have not seen rust on the hatch of any MKIV where the seal is smooth. On the cars I have seen, all have little injection stub under the edge of the rear window seal. These stubs over time assisted by vibration, eat through te paint allowing moisture access to the metal. It is well worth check rear window seals for this, and if your car has them jusat remove them carefully with a very sharp blade. This reduces or removes the presure point on the paint. A good body shop can fix this. £200 - £250 if you have metalic paint less for non metalics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 SUP Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thanks for the info. Looks like the body kit will have to wait. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest curls1 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Chris my mate doe's body work, he pained my skyline i can have a word if you like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgendesign Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 My 1996 White jap spec has this problem to at the lowest point of the rubber seal around the window of the hatch. Im dying to get this sorted but because it sits under the rubber seal it looks like a pig of a job to sort. It hasnt taken too much but as a loing owner it gets on my t*ts... Has anyone sorted this on theirs and does it yield good results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 posted a thread like this yesterday http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=55374&highlight=paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Yep - very common place. Along with under the scuttle panel (plastic where the wipers sit) and the crevace at top of the rear hatch (the bit where the hinges are)... also round the aerial mast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgendesign Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Anyone has this done to good effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 yep mines just started to have that rusty colour appear my mates got a body shop and he says the rear screen has to come out for a pukka job about 200 squid and a new seal from toyota having it done when the sun comes back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgendesign Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 At least it can be done. Sorted, I dont care how much - love to get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Yeah need mine done too may have a go at it with the old man when it's dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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