Typical cost of fixing classic rusty rear arches?
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Typical cost of fixing classic rusty rear arches?
Could anyone give me a rough idea of the cost of getting these fixed? Usual spot just above the rear bumper on a MY99 RB5. Recommendations for a body shop in Bedfordshire would be a bonus too :-)
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It depends on how bad the rust is, I had my type R resprayed, rear quarters x2 inc arches, roof as was rust coming through near the front screen and boot lid as it was also duff, that set me back 700 quid, though I had that done through a friend of a friend and it was a very good job but im up north and not in bedfordshire
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just done this on mine,the problem is the body panel bonder/sealer they fit between the inner arch and 1/4 panel when the shell is made,over the years the condension gets behind it and ends up rusting from the inside out,i ended up cutting a small area out just above the bumper where the 1/4 meets the outer wheel arch,was going to weld a plate in but decided to fill the hole with panel bond and then have it filled and sparyed at work,i then put/run a load of rust cure on the inside of the arch,then sprayed it with silver hammerite and then waxoil,that was about 4 months ago and it has'nt come back through YET!!!!!LOL
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