Omega Owners Forum

Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Bent valve on 12 May 2009, 22:20:11

Title: Rear wiper spindle rust
Post by: Bent valve on 12 May 2009, 22:20:11

 Have a look at the pic of a mod I have done to my elite estate.

(http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8613/picture3024.jpg) (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture3024.jpg)

 This had the usual rust around the rear wiper, but after I de-rusted and treated the area, instead of repainting (which would have been a right pain) i have crafted a plastic strip to disguise the affected area.

 This strip was made from a spare plastic cover from an omega 'b'post.

i dont know what type of plastic this is but it is the same stuff as the glossy plastic thing that surrounds the wiper spindle. it is very easy to cut and shape, and the cut edges can be sanded and polished with t cut to a mirror finish. I stuck mine on with a black polyurethane adhesive but black silicone would do just as well.

 Even though i say so myself, it really does look factory fitted :y

 [

Title: Re: Rear wiper spindle rust
Post by: nick v6 on 12 May 2009, 22:21:58

looks good mate :y

Title: Re: Rear wiper spindle rust
Post by: hotel21 on 12 May 2009, 22:22:32

Looks smart...     :y

Title: Re: Rear wiper spindle rust
Post by: iainb on 12 May 2009, 22:23:31

Well done I have the same problem and you have given me the best fix. cheers :y

Title: Re: Rear wiper spindle rust
Post by: STMO123 on 12 May 2009, 22:23:50

That's excellent! Very inventive :y

Title: Re: Rear wiper spindle rust
Post by: STMO123 on 12 May 2009, 22:24:36

Quote

Well done I have the same problem and you have given me the best fix. cheers :y

You wont find one big enough for your doors though :P

Title: Re: Rear wiper spindle rust
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 12 May 2009, 22:26:20

Nice mod there BV 8-) Car is a nice colour as well :y :y

Title: Re: Rear wiper spindle rust
Post by: Bent valve on 12 May 2009, 23:18:47

Quote

Nice mod there BV 8-) Car is a nice colour as well :y :y

Thanks for the comments chaps. I agree it is a nice colour , every other car seems to be silver nowadays :-/

Title: Re: Rear wiper spindle rust
Post by: Vamps on 12 May 2009, 23:23:37

Quote

That's excellent! Very inventive :y

 :o :o :o :o You made a nice comment................ ::) ::) ::)