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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
I have a 90 accord. What's the best way to take care of the rust
above the rear wheel wells that allows water into the trunk? Looks like a mess. |
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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
> wrote in message oups.com... > I have a 90 accord. What's the best way to take care of the rust > above the rear wheel wells that allows water into the trunk? Looks > like a mess. For a professional job go to a professional. For a functional job check the POR-15 website. They have a "kit" for floorpan and trunk restoration". Has gotten good reviews and seems to be the best alternative to replacing fender or welding in new metal. And no the effectively control the supply so I have been unable to find it at a discount. $138 seems to be the going price for the kit. Best of Luck Howard |
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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
Also check tail lights as a source for leakage.
> wrote in message oups.com... >I have a 90 accord. What's the best way to take care of the rust > above the rear wheel wells that allows water into the trunk? Looks > like a mess. > |
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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
What's the best way to take care of the rust
> above the rear wheel wells that allows water into the trunk? Looks > like a mess. Get a spray can of rubber-based, self-curing black insulation. I think 3M makes something like this but I haven't seen it in years (haven't needed it again). It's a black, spray-on slightly foamy, slightly expanding sticky stuff that hardens in a few minutes to a solid and non-sticky rubber material. Automobile paint store or some specialty shop should have it. Also you need some "tin snips" and a piece of thin sheet steel. You snip a piece of steel to fit over the hole, then spray the rubber around the edge of the hole, and place the sheet metal (it should stick, even horizontally, or hold for a few moments if necessary). Then spray the upper (if visible) and lower piece of sheet metal all over, let it all dry as you move to the next hole. End product is absolutely professional looking, keeps the water out, you'd never know it had rusted thru. Total cost maybe $30, less if you already have the snips. I did this many years ago. It was a simple fix, worked great for the life of the car, actually fun, and protected from further rust. |
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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
the way to tell where it's really coming from is have a little person in trunk and spray it down with water and they can mark or tell you where water water is coming in...we ran a boddy shop for 30 years and that was the best way to tell.. good luck.... -- Scrapper ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scrapper's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=438443 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=673297 http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
On Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:43:52 -0800, Scrapper wrote:
> the way to tell where it's really coming from is have a little person in > trunk and spray it down with water and they can mark or tell you where > water water is coming in...we ran a boddy shop for 30 years and that > was the best way to tell.. > good luck.... > > Last time I put a little person in the trunk, the police got really mad at me... |
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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
i never said a kid....is your wife little?? mine is..lol.. -- Scrapper ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scrapper's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=438443 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=673297 http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
On Feb 12, 9:03 am, " >
wrote: > I have a 90 accord. What's the best way to take care of the rust > above the rear wheel wells that allows water into the trunk? Looks > like a mess. Best way to care of it, guaranteed, is to buy a new car. ;-) Dan D '07 Ody EX Central NJ USA |
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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
why u wana do that hondas are good cars u can drive um in the ground there tuff motors...but if you wana see where waters coming from buy a motorcycle. lol.... -- Scrapper ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scrapper's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=438443 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=673297 http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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Rust at rear wheel wells, leaks into trunk
On Feb 13, 4:06 pm, wrote:
> What's the best way to take care of the rust > > > above the rear wheel wells that allows water into the trunk? Looks > > like a mess. > > Get a spray can of rubber-based, self-curing black insulation. I > think 3M makes something like this but I haven't seen it in years > (haven't needed it again). It's a black, spray-on slightly foamy, > slightly expanding sticky stuff that hardens in a few minutes to a > solid and non-sticky rubber material. Automobile paint store or some > specialty shop should have it. Something like this? http://www.yachtsofstuff.com/userPos...&cexs=pro-tect Pro-Tect is a waterproof, flexible and permanent rubber coating that will act as a barrier against moisture-causing rust and corrosion, even when totally submerged. Pro-Tect can be applied to almost any surface. The rubberized coating conforms with an extremely tight bond. Pro-Tect dries clear and will not discolor or harm the surface. Pro-Tect is ideal for marine and boating applications. Applications: Electrical Connections Protects Against Rust & Corrosion Nuts & Bolts Engine Parts Exposed Metal Ignition Wiring Circuit Boards Antenna Connections Lighting Connections Water Valves & Connections General Waterproofing Pro-Tect is a superior electrical insulator. Only 0.004" of Pro-Tect will withstand 300 volts. The clear coating allows for easy visual inspection of all wires. One 11 0z. can of Pro-Tect will cover approximately 60 sq. ft. Price - $27.99, FREE Shipping, Continental US only > You snip a piece of steel to fit over the hole, then spray the rubber > around the edge of the hole, and place the sheet metal (it should > stick, even horizontally, or hold for a few moments if necessary). Does the sheet metal go on the inside or outside? > Then spray the upper (if visible) and lower piece of sheet metal all > over, let it all dry as you move to the next hole. End product is > absolutely professional looking, keeps the water out, you'd never know > it had rusted thru. Does primer stick to the rubber so it can be painted over? Sounds like the cheapest fix I have found so far. |
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