Rust! So much rust!

"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock) 04/17/2016 at 11:18 • Filed to: None

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Another micra another catastrophic, MOT failing rust issue. I had a few bubbles so I went to scrape the underseal to treat what I thought was surface rust and recoat it. But the metal pretty much just dropped out and it now has 3 sizable holes. My dad has a budget of about zero to fix it and I’m of the opinion patching isn’t really an option and it needs a whole new sill panel. The metal is so fragile surrounding the holes theres not really anything to weld a patch too. Fun.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/17/2016 at 11:34

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The Micras really hate you, don’t they?

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/17/2016 at 11:42

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I’m going to order a batch of ‘I survived the tinworm’ stickers for all of our cars. Obviously we need to get them to that stage first, but of 8 vehicles between us there are only two currently rust free(!)

LOREM IPSUM > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/17/2016 at 11:43

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Fill with expandable foam. Trim smooth. Hit with rubberized undercoating spray. Then get it good and dirty and hope they don’t notice during the inspection.

Not sure what the book value is, but it’s probably not worth fixing properly.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 04/17/2016 at 13:09

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Very much so, I duno what their problem is with me.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > LOREM IPSUM 04/17/2016 at 13:10

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They’ll notice I reckon and I want the car to be somewhat safe it gets used daily.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 04/17/2016 at 13:10

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Haha aye, although its not a given this Micra will survive...

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/17/2016 at 13:19

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I guess they hate you for driving their better looking French sister. Remind me to never go near a micra, will you?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 04/17/2016 at 13:24

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I will. They’re super reliable hence why we have one, the rust is just ridiculous though.

My bird IS the word > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/17/2016 at 14:43

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If all you want is the hole filled, just fiberglass it and spray bomb. Doesn't mean that adds rigidity, but passing is more important Amirite?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > My bird IS the word 04/17/2016 at 15:11

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MOT testers are wise to that sort of thing.

My bird IS the word > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/17/2016 at 17:17

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Must be a lot stricter. For state inspection my friend just riveted some aluminum and they passed it. It's not like you NEED rockers except to keep fumes out.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > My bird IS the word 04/17/2016 at 17:40

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Yeah they can be quite strict, depends on the inspector really. I do know places that would probably pass it as is but I prefer to avoid them.