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Zelten Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2008 Posts: 1335 Location: Issaquah
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 6:59 pm Post subject: Opinions on windshield frame rust repair and mitigation |
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I'm looking for any opinions on what you guys would suggest. I'm not going to buy a welder so if there is any welding to be done I'm taking it to a professional.
I've wire-wheeled it a bit but not extensively. I'm thinking of just cleaning and priming and putting the windshield back in but I thought while the windshield is out I should look into all my options.
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E-boyz67 Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2003 Posts: 650 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: Opinions on windshield frame rust repair and mitigation |
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Take it to a pro. Best thing to do unless you want to deal with it again when the rust get worse and the time and money you spend to do just as you said. Not including the money to do it right again. _________________ 2-67
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modok Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 26783 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Opinions on windshield frame rust repair and mitigation |
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Aggressively wire brush,
coat it in epoxy,
sand to a smooth-ish finish.
That big hole looks like it needs to be fixed, but I might leave the smaller holes. |
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viiking Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2013 Posts: 2667 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Opinions on windshield frame rust repair and mitigation |
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I recently did this same repair. There were areas of slight corrosion up to complete rusted areas. I just bent up some new metal and cut out large sections of that channel and welded it in. Around the corners I used straight pieces with pie cuts in it because I don't have a shrinker/stretcher. Came out really well and no-one see the vast majority of it. _________________ 1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
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orwell84 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 2536 Location: Plattsburgh, New York
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 5:19 am Post subject: Re: Opinions on windshield frame rust repair and mitigation |
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The “right” way for longer lasting best results would be to buy the actual replacement panel and use what you need. There was a usually more damage once you start cleaning it up. It also gives you a chance to clean and coat the inside. If you wanted to settle in, it would be a good time to pull the top of the dash and deal with a bunch of stuff that is easy to get through with the windshield out.
I also understand that it’s more fun to drive than make it a museum piece. You might be able to get away with patching the rusted out areas. This is basically what I did and it came out well and was a solid repair. |
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