Ashp1989

iTrader: (1)

My sills have completely rotten on my v5 type r. What do I need to do to get them sorted? Get new sills from wer? How much am I looking at to get both sills replaced? I only noticed them today. Just as I'm Bout to get the rear arches sorted and the bonnet do I get the sills sorted first? What do I do to have them fixed? I'm panicking

codfather

iTrader: (1)

Get the side skirts off and get the grinder out..

Ashp1989

iTrader: (1)

And then what? I'm no welder can u buy replacement sills? Or is it fresh metal and beat jobby?

blackvenom

Pop some phtotos up! Sounds like you need a full restoration, rust will keep coming back so you need to cut it all out, it won't be cheap unless your going to get your hands dirty, I would get it all done at the same time, your vehicle is silver isn't it?

Ashp1989

iTrader: (1)

How much are we talking for replacement sills? Ye it is silver. I no it won't be cheap but I want it done properly

codfather

iTrader: (1)

Once you've got your side skirts off you will have a better idea..then you should grind any rusty areas until you see bare metal..iv just done mine but luckily I only needed 2 patches welding on both jacking point's (where the skirts expose the sill near the rear ) then after you have cleaned up any rust, clean up and brush on 2 coats of red oxide and once dried, 2 coats of waxoil.
And if like me it doesnt end their..im just onto my rear (inner) arches where same rules apply

Ashp1989

iTrader: (1)

Doesn't sound good will it need new sills? If so wer do I source them from? Or will the body shop just weld fresh metal in and shape it? Has anybody got a rough price on how much it will cost on average? £300-£400?

JGlanzaV

iTrader: (3)

bump this up, just found a small patch on the back of mine so want to get some new sills welded in, where do i get em?