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[CBJ805T]

HI All, 

 

I'm sorry to Hijack but I was thinking exactly the same thing this weekend. I've removed from floor-pan and the toe-board overlap left behind was heavily corroded - not the best picture but this is what it looks like

 

 

I've removed the visible rust with a flapper disk but the metal is still heavily pitted in places. 

 

I've previously asked advise on what to do about this but was wondering if I treated it with Deox gel - http://www.bilthambe...tments/deox-gel - could I then plug weld through it? Or am I better to replace the panel?

[Ben_O]

If the metal is pitted to a point where it is thin, then don't even consider trying to save it. This is where the front subframe bolts to so is crucial for the strength.

 

You can make up a new piece to go in there no problem as it is only a couple of simple folds and then once seam welded in place, you can be sure that it will last and take the stress put on that area from the front subframe assembly.

 

Cheers

 

Ben

[castafiore]

Deox gel is good stuff and will remove rust from pitted areas. It is not cheap though and you have to decide if the metal is too thin to be serviceable once the rust has gone. If not, it would be better to cut out and wekd a patch in. You need to put on about 5mm deep of deox gel, cover with clingfilm to slow down evaporation, and reapply a couple of times for best results.

The Deox C powder that you make up into a solution is excellent stuff and I think more effective, though obviously you need to be able to put the part into the solution.