HI all,
I've got some rust around the numberplate hole on my MPI boot lid. Question is, can I simply cut it out and let a new piece in, or shall I re-skin the lid?
here's a pic:
The rust has 'slightly' gone under the inner metal.
Cheers
JQ
Boot Lid Rust - Re-Skin, Or Chop Out?
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jamesquintin
, Jun 19 2015 03:14 PM
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jamesquintin
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Posted 19 June 2015 - 03:14 PM
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alex-95
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Posted 19 June 2015 - 03:20 PM
If the rest of it's fine I would just cut out that bit and weld a new bit in.
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Posted 19 June 2015 - 03:32 PM
I had similar on mine, it was cheaper and easier to source a second hand one off ebay for a tenner, although I think I got lucky with the price
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Posted 19 June 2015 - 05:43 PM
Mmm like anything mini whats hidden elsewhere. If you are ok with it i would reskin the boot lid. There is always rust under the flanges. If you intend respraying the car then thats what i would do rather than take the chance. However if you are happy just to cut the rust out then go that route. Buying second hand is always a lottery.
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