Patching rust

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Patching rust

By eljay
- Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:17 pm #31295 Hello,

I'm new here.
I just bought a "winter beater" 92 Civic EX Sedan. So, my question about repairing rust will likely be much different than how to restore your pride and joy. ;)

That said, I'm looking to repair some fender rust that has created a hole in the rear driver side fender. I'm just thinking if there's something I can do to quickly take care of it for this winter, get it through inspection, and last until summer when I can do more to it. I'm not looking to invest much into the car, but still want to make it look as best as I can.
I understand that unless you cut out the rust, it will stay there and keep chewing up the body. I've read through the very helpful threads on doing the proper way.

Any tips for my situation? Body filler, duct tape, rocker guard paint? :)

Thanks!
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By asianrob
- Sun Nov 25, 2007 7:51 pm #31304 best straight forward way to get rid of the problem is just to replace it instead of bondoing it just makes it worser
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By Civic_HatchSI
- Sun Nov 25, 2007 8:22 pm #31308 do it right the first time, weld in some new metal. if you just want to cover it up its going to make it worse in the long run.
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By teal_dx
- Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:21 pm #31316 lol duct tape for the budget repair!

Or fiberglass will last longer for not much more $$$, until you have time to replace the sheet metal with a new section.
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By hondajunkee
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:14 am #31337
teal_dx wrote:lol duct tape for the budget repair!

Or fiberglass will last longer for not much more $$$, until you have time to replace the sheet metal with a new section.


ive done this before on my old hatch, its really easy and really cheap

By eljay
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:42 am #31338
teal_dx wrote:lol duct tape for the budget repair!

Or fiberglass will last longer for not much more $$$, until you have time to replace the sheet metal with a new section.


Do you have any DYI similar to your excellent post on sheet metal option?

Is it pretty much the same method of putting it into place?

Thanks!

By eljay
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:30 pm #31417 I know, I know I should do it right... :(

Anyways, here's what I'm dealing with:

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Objective: pass inspection! :)

Any help how to make it happen would be appreciated.
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By teal_dx
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:03 pm #31422 where do you live that rusty cars won't pass inspection? certainly not Ohio!

(I have a set of L and R sedan replacement quarter panels for sale that would work perfect on your car, $90 + shipping)

By eljay
- Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:23 pm #31677
teal_dx wrote:where do you live that rusty cars won't pass inspection? certainly not Ohio!

(I have a set of L and R sedan replacement quarter panels for sale that would work perfect on your car, $90 + shipping)


Yes, the inspection regulations got tougher here in Nova Scotia (Canada) this year. Rust is ok, but no holes in any panels. :(

Thanks for the offer on the panels. I'll see what I can find locally first.

I think some fiberglass and duct tape patchwork to pass inspection is on order first and then I'll look around to do it right.
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By asianrob
- Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:58 am #31701
Graham wrote:Youre got a red interior?!?!?! :o

Post up some pics!


we get red interior too but in that color car is unheard of!!! also blue sedan interior and brown and maroon or red :P
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By Civic_HatchSI
- Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:02 am #31704
eljay wrote:
teal_dx wrote:where do you live that rusty cars won't pass inspection? certainly not Ohio!

(I have a set of L and R sedan replacement quarter panels for sale that would work perfect on your car, $90 + shipping)


Yes, the inspection regulations got tougher here in Nova Scotia (Canada) this year. Rust is ok, but no holes in any panels. :(

Thanks for the offer on the panels. I'll see what I can find locally first.

I think some fiberglass and duct tape patchwork to pass inspection is on order first and then I'll look around to do it right.


nova scotia eh? It kinda looked like our maritime rust lol
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By Gorveatt
- Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:12 am #31705 LOL ^ She said it lol, i know rust is rust, but our Maritime rust has a unique look to it :lol:
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