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09-03-2003, 08:13 PM
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Rust Repair Advise Sought
83 300D. I'm trying to keep up with some non-structural rust problems in the trunk area. Specifically the wheel wells are starting to rot out. I scraped and broke off all loose rust, multi coated with Rust Encapsulator and am getting ready to patch the holes some of which are about 3" around or so. I don't have the time or know-how to do it right with new metal. What whould be the best thing to use for these types of holes? I was thinking to use aluminum tape on the outside as a support, from the inside pour some fiberglass mixture, press in some fiberglass reinforcement matting, pour on some more fiberglass epoxy and smooth it out as best I can. Is fibergalss the way to go or should I use bondo, which is stronger? Can the fiberglass take a little pounding from underneath from road debris and things like that? Is there something better to use as a reinforcing material? Can fiberglass be sanded and shaped after it dries?
I am also needing to replace some of the rubber parts that seal up drain holes in the trunk area. Are these availavble or are they just a stock type item in any auto parts store. Thanks for any and all advise. 
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09-03-2003, 08:32 PM
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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#3
09-03-2003, 08:58 PM
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LOL... a search shows you have asked this before....
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/search.php?action=showresults&searchid=549319&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending
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#5
09-04-2003, 08:55 AM
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quick and dirty
A quick solution we used from my Buffalo days (non-structural) is to clean the area with a wire brush. Trim out any loose rust with snips if possible. We would cut/form pieces of galvanized sheet metal (heat ducting for example). Use roofing tar around the hole in the old metal, put on the new sheet metal, and pop rivet or sheet metal screw firmly in place. More roofing tar over the top of the seam. If you are concerned about seeing shiny metal in your wheel wells, cover it with spray undercoating.
Chuck
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#6
09-04-2003, 11:35 AM
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I know some good suggestions were offered in those threads found by that search...
The question I have is " what was wrong with them " ? 
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