Condor Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 i have a couple rust spots on my car, both rear quarter panals, and need to get around to fixing it up as best i can. looking for any tips or tricks how toos, what not to do....anything really. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I have no advice on fixing the rust, but I can advice you that if you haven't done so already, remove the rubber strips that are in the fender on the upper portion of your rear wheel wells. They tend to trap water and dirt and cause exactly what you're seeing. My experience with rust, unfortunately, is that once it's like that (bubbling from behind the paint), you have no choice but to replace the panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I have no advice on fixing the rust, but I can advice you that if you haven't done so already, remove the rubber strips that are in the fender on the upper portion of your rear wheel wells. They tend to trap water and dirt and cause exactly what you're seeing. My experience with rust, unfortunately, is that once it's like that (bubbling from behind the paint), you have no choice but to replace the panel. true but you can get away with cutting out only the rusted portion and welding in a new piece. I had my lgt done this year and I have pics of the process somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Here are the pictures, my rust bubbles looked very similar to yours. Also one thing to note is that almost every time you see rust bubbles on the inside there is more rust hiding beneath it. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/lonely_driver1/Projects/IMG_6694_zpsc1033775.jpg http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/lonely_driver1/Projects/IMG_6574_zpsa03e8863.jpg http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/lonely_driver1/Projects/IMG_5604_zps1c2dd007.jpg http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/lonely_driver1/Projects/IMG_4292_zps4f85af93.jpg http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/lonely_driver1/Projects/IMG_9227_zps0e29ed28.jpg http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/lonely_driver1/Projects/IMG_9832_zps67f453f9.jpg http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/lonely_driver1/Projects/IMG_4690_zpsf65c003c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 woops, forgot about this thread! im aware rust goes deeper than whats on the surface. right now im just looking for a way to slow down the rust and get me through the winter. ill probably have it cut out in the spring. i guess what im looking for at this point is the best color match paint i can get for brilliant silver. i stopped by the subaru dealer and all they had was the paint pens, was hoping for a spray. ill probably look around to see what i can get my hands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B452 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Naval jelly or POR 15 is your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Where did you get the patch panels? Did you fabricate them or purchase donor panels? I need to do this exact repair on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasa Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Subbed for info. My 05 GT Wagon is rotting in the same area, the typical Subaru area. I was considering buying a new quarter panel and welding that in, but i'd like to know exactly where the rot comes from, and why it begins right there. I know for a fact it originates on the inside, but if there were some way to prevent it, it'd save me headache in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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