Rear Lights Rust

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

Took my rear lights off yesterday to find this:

 

 

Not alot I can do about it though I guess, only thing i've done so far is dry it out with a hairdryer.

[davepug205 7]

Ive repaired both sides on mine, just cut the rust out and made a plate to weld in, then covered in seam sealer and painted.

 

It joins the rear bumper mount so you might have to make a full piece up. Just dont weld to close to the rear arch otherwise you might have to respray.

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

I need new bumper mounts anyway as mine have rotted.

 

Unfortunately I have no metal or welding skills

[Baz 421]

Ohh dear, more Ph2 tinworm.

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

I seriously need to buy a welder and actually learn... but as per usual, funds are the main problem.

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Another fairly common place for them to go I'm afraid, Pain to get to as well,

[davepug205 7]

Another fairly common place for them to go I'm afraid, Pain to get to as well,

 

 

Ah yes my shell was upside down when I repaired mine forgot that bit

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

If this area is left is it likely to spread to somewhere more major ?

 

I imagine it's quite hard to keep it dry due to water spray from underneath and rain from the light seals.

[harryskid 193]

Had the same problem i plated mine with the car upright very tricky to do though.

Harryskid

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

Had the same problem i plated mine with the car upright very tricky to do though.

Harryskid

 

Did you cut the plate out and weld a whole homemade piece in ?

 

Is all the cutting and welding done from underneath the car ?

[harryskid 193]

Did you cut the plate out and weld a whole homemade piece in ?

 

Is all the cutting and welding done from underneath the car ?

 

I made plates to size of damage welded from inside where i could and from underneath but i use to do welding when i did industrial heating work. Welding pipes was very good practise for this kind of thing.

Harryskid