Post by Bilbo on Jan 21, 2017 4:13:46 GMT
Right so after having a better look at my new 5 I've noticed there's a few small bits of rust on the arch/sill lip. I've had rust before, quite badly, so I know this time it's looking much better.
Basically there's a few small individual patches across the outer part of the arch lip. The original spot welds are present, it's all original by the looks of it. The inner lips feel smooth and rust free.
I don't have any experience fixing rust myself. So what I was thinking is can I mask up the area, and rub back the blemishes, put some rust killer on, and then prime/spray back to original colour? The arches themselves and sills are clean with no signs of any rust problems, so I really want to just sort these small areas before they get any worse.
Can anyone recommend a better solution if my idea is not a good one?
Edit: I know these tend to rust from the inside out but the lips don't feel bulged/bloating out like my old ones did at all, the only signs of it are the blemishes on the outer lip as mentioned, the metal in the affected area still feels solid when I had a poke around.
Basically there's a few small individual patches across the outer part of the arch lip. The original spot welds are present, it's all original by the looks of it. The inner lips feel smooth and rust free.
I don't have any experience fixing rust myself. So what I was thinking is can I mask up the area, and rub back the blemishes, put some rust killer on, and then prime/spray back to original colour? The arches themselves and sills are clean with no signs of any rust problems, so I really want to just sort these small areas before they get any worse.
Can anyone recommend a better solution if my idea is not a good one?
Edit: I know these tend to rust from the inside out but the lips don't feel bulged/bloating out like my old ones did at all, the only signs of it are the blemishes on the outer lip as mentioned, the metal in the affected area still feels solid when I had a poke around.
le sigh