Windshield frame
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Windshield frame
Hello fellas, first post in this section. I was lying on my back in the drivers side floorboard looking up trying to do some electrical when I saw this rusty hole in the top of the frame. I know it's a loaded question but can anyone give a ballpark on cost for a good body shop to replace the frame assuming that all that's needed? I'm not a body man no way I'd attempt it myself but would like to have some idea so I won't get rooked.
Thanks for your input.
Thanks for your input.
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Key information is left out.
What year is your car???
I would need to see a photo of this rust hole.
This type of repairs is quite costly...depending on where it is located....and what other rust is found when attempting to repair this spot.
DUB
What year is your car???
I would need to see a photo of this rust hole.
This type of repairs is quite costly...depending on where it is located....and what other rust is found when attempting to repair this spot.
DUB
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In my opinion...when it comes to stopping water leaks or repairing rust that was OBVIOUSLY caused by water leaks. It is almost IMPERATIVE the the water leak needs to be stopped at the point of entry. Simply goo-ing up the inside of your car is pointless. You "might" stop the water from getting in the car...YEAH!!!....but what you can easily cause is a problem that will surface that is much worse due to the water is now having to time to stay and collect and EAT MORE STEEL....which can result in a MAJOR CLUSTER you know what.
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In my opinion...when it comes to stopping water leaks or repairing rust that was OBVIOUSLY caused by water leaks. It is almost IMPERATIVE the the water leak needs to be stopped at the point of entry. Simply goo-ing up the inside of your car is pointless. You "might" stop the water from getting in the car...YEAH!!!....but what you can easily cause is a problem that will surface that is much worse due to the water is now having to time to stay and collect and EAT MORE STEEL....which can result in a MAJOR CLUSTER you know what.
DUB
In my opinion...when it comes to stopping water leaks or repairing rust that was OBVIOUSLY caused by water leaks. It is almost IMPERATIVE the the water leak needs to be stopped at the point of entry. Simply goo-ing up the inside of your car is pointless. You "might" stop the water from getting in the car...YEAH!!!....but what you can easily cause is a problem that will surface that is much worse due to the water is now having to time to stay and collect and EAT MORE STEEL....which can result in a MAJOR CLUSTER you know what.
DUB
Fortunately mine hasn't seen rain in 14 years. When I took off the side panels and passenger side dash 10 years ago to do a little restore I only saw superficial rust. So hopefully my worst problem is confined to the top of the windshield area. Haven't had a chance to check
yet.
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I agree..one you have rust in an area that is hard to access...trying to prevent what makes rust grow is now important. Especially when you can not see the extent of the rust...it then is a guessing game.
Do not forget about oxygen or air. It takes all three to make rust...bare ferrous metal, water and air. Take anyone away...the rust can not grow...so-to-speak.....which is why cars in the dry desert (really, really low humidity) do not rust down to the ground as fast as a car in my area would.
DUB
Do not forget about oxygen or air. It takes all three to make rust...bare ferrous metal, water and air. Take anyone away...the rust can not grow...so-to-speak.....which is why cars in the dry desert (really, really low humidity) do not rust down to the ground as fast as a car in my area would.
DUB
