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rstoughy · 05-08-2019, 11:51 AM

So just a small update from the weekend.

The car has suffered from sitting around and I was in deep despair with its under-cracker condition until I done some searching online and discovered it was actually not that bad compared to a lot of them out there.

I stripped back any corrosion and treated with a rust modifier (3 treatments) These areas were then painted with POR15 (3 coats) then new seam sealer added, stone chipped and painted. I sourced a primer that was as close to the OEM as possible and then once all completed dusted the areas with some Silver Grey as it would have been when leaving the factory.

I am really happy how this is turning out but it is no easy task that's for sure.

There were lots of areas where the corrosion was starting to show so everything has been given the same attention as the few pictures below.

We need to remember these cars are old now so if not done already I do recommend getting under there and checking yours out. I recon I just caught this in the nick of time, another year and I think it would have been a different story.

O/S Inner wing as found

Area Treated

Primed and painted

Some Colour added

Floor all cleaned, stone chipped and primed as per factory finish (pre overspray)

The engine X member and part of rear sub frame painted

I'll keep updating as I go.

05-08-2019, 11:51 AM	#23
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,946 Casino cash: $25356	So just a small update from the weekend. The car has suffered from sitting around and I was in deep despair with its under-cracker condition until I done some searching online and discovered it was actually not that bad compared to a lot of them out there. I stripped back any corrosion and treated with a rust modifier (3 treatments) These areas were then painted with POR15 (3 coats) then new seam sealer added, stone chipped and painted. I sourced a primer that was as close to the OEM as possible and then once all completed dusted the areas with some Silver Grey as it would have been when leaving the factory. I am really happy how this is turning out but it is no easy task that's for sure. There were lots of areas where the corrosion was starting to show so everything has been given the same attention as the few pictures below. We need to remember these cars are old now so if not done already I do recommend getting under there and checking yours out. I recon I just caught this in the nick of time, another year and I think it would have been a different story. O/S Inner wing as found Area Treated Primed and painted Some Colour added Floor all cleaned, stone chipped and primed as per factory finish (pre overspray) The engine X member and part of rear sub frame painted I'll keep updating as I go. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"