Integra36
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Hey all. I have two spots of major concern to me right now that I want to get taken car of fairly soon. I'm breaking down the 94' Integra and getting ready to start some upgrades and modification. Right now both quarter panels have rust. It's not spread into the wheel well thank god. But from what I can see of it after removing the tires it looks like it should be a clean cut with a blow torch and then I'll need to apply a new piece in.
I already know that I should cut above the rust a good amount. What I'm concerned about it cutting in too far and damaging the rear wheel wells or more in the process. I'm guessing I should set the torch flame to low or something of the like? I've never torched so I don't know the technical term for it.
Upon re patching the area it's best to do a little bit in an area and then hop around a bit and then come back to the start and keep going correct? That way it doesn't get warped or over heated and not fit correctly?
I also want to remove the side paneling that runs the quarter panels up onto the doors, shaved I believe. Should I also get new metal for this or can I just close up the gaps with what is there? I know I have to dry sand, wet sand and then primer it up really good when done but just wanted a few tips, concerns or idea's on the best method of attack.
The undercarriage has a bit of rust here and there, looks to be mostly surface rust. I'll be replacing the entire exhaust system, fuel tank and oil pan, everything in the front wheel wells will be ordered new OEM parts to completely fix these area's as everything in them is old and junk. But if I find anything underneath after removing these things, on the frame using a twisted wire metal brush with a drill is best? Then wet sand, dry sand right?
Only other thing I wanted to know is I've heard of an under coat that goes onto the bottom of the car, kind of a sealant or water proof/rust proof sealant of some sort. What is the best thing to apply here and where can I get it? What would be the recommended amount of coats to apply? I was thinking 3-4.
Well here are the pictures of the affected area's, I don't have too many good shots of the undercarriage but you can see it quite a bit anyway. Thanks in advance!
Put this in just to show everything connected to the tire is junk, rusted and falling apart.
~Dave
I already know that I should cut above the rust a good amount. What I'm concerned about it cutting in too far and damaging the rear wheel wells or more in the process. I'm guessing I should set the torch flame to low or something of the like? I've never torched so I don't know the technical term for it.
Upon re patching the area it's best to do a little bit in an area and then hop around a bit and then come back to the start and keep going correct? That way it doesn't get warped or over heated and not fit correctly?
I also want to remove the side paneling that runs the quarter panels up onto the doors, shaved I believe. Should I also get new metal for this or can I just close up the gaps with what is there? I know I have to dry sand, wet sand and then primer it up really good when done but just wanted a few tips, concerns or idea's on the best method of attack.
The undercarriage has a bit of rust here and there, looks to be mostly surface rust. I'll be replacing the entire exhaust system, fuel tank and oil pan, everything in the front wheel wells will be ordered new OEM parts to completely fix these area's as everything in them is old and junk. But if I find anything underneath after removing these things, on the frame using a twisted wire metal brush with a drill is best? Then wet sand, dry sand right?
Only other thing I wanted to know is I've heard of an under coat that goes onto the bottom of the car, kind of a sealant or water proof/rust proof sealant of some sort. What is the best thing to apply here and where can I get it? What would be the recommended amount of coats to apply? I was thinking 3-4.
Well here are the pictures of the affected area's, I don't have too many good shots of the undercarriage but you can see it quite a bit anyway. Thanks in advance!
Put this in just to show everything connected to the tire is junk, rusted and falling apart.
~Dave
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