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[horsecow]

Ok guys, so I've had some rust on back drivers side (is this near side or off side) arch for a little while now and I cant bear the sight of it any more. Funds are limited so while I would like to leave it to the body shop to get it sorted properly, that won' be happening at the minute. Are there any options out there which I can do myself to treat it and stop the spread. From what I can see it hasn't spread to far but I dont want it getting any further so all advice welcome

[Webby the Bear]

I tried to rectify it myself using hellfrauds spray paints. I ballsed it up. getting it to match is impossible. but that's just me. I saved up for it to be done properly. 

[horsecow]

Sorry should have clarified this at the start. Have no intention of attempting to paint it, just wondering how best to sort the rust out or remove it really

[ahodgie]

i,m not a painter but which ever way you remove the rust im sure you,ll end up with bare metal so will need painting i would leave it to the pros a small local repair shop will prob be your best bet 

[dazzerM]

You can buy something called krust, loads of different makes available most all look the same in liquid form (some sort of gel)

Its only purpose really is to stop rust in its tracks, having used similar products previously it turns the rust green and solidifies stopping it, however when it comes to repair it will obviously need to be taken back with something like 60 grit   

[ted_one]

I've recently had a quote to replace the o/s rear arch and paint it for £250.

[horsecow]

250 doesn't sound too bad nitro. Was hoping I could hold off for a while as i want to get a spoiler as well and was hoping one trip to the body shop would do both but obviously i don't want the rust to spread either

[dazzerM]

I've recently had a quote to replace the o/s rear arch and paint it for £250.

That's really good 

I was once quoted 450 an arch to remove surface rust by a well known local body shop to us 

[tigers_gonads]

Tbh, that doesn't look that bad at the moment 
If you get at it THIS summer, you should be ok for a few years but remember you are only holding the rust back.
The only way to get rid long term is to chop it out 

Grind or rub as much off as possible. Back to metal is best 
Krust it or Bilt and Hammer do some pretty shite hot rust treatment.
Primer and paint on top 

[albitz]

Scrape off the bubbled paint and rust and use Bilthamber treatment on it,That will stop it getting worse until you get it sorted properly.
http://www.bilthamber.com/

[ted_one]

Really the best way if you can afford it is to have a replacement wheel arch fitted,as last summer I took the cheaper route and ground out all the rust,treated it with Vactan,etch primer,and reshaped the arch with a good quality filler,resprayed and blended the paint into the original finish..job's a good un nope the rust is back and until the weather improves I'm not able to take a look at it.I've got a feeling that the Vactan has failed, either it did'nt cure properly as temperature is important or it's just crap and I need to have a rethink for another rust treatment.But I'll definateley have another crack at it as the pennies are a bit tight at the moment 

[omega3000]

Hammerite Smooth .


Grind off paint and rust .
Apply rust eater.
Apply Hammerite .

 

[Webby the Bear]

my opinion is the only long term solution is replacement of the panel. but that is mega bucks. I wont tell you how much I was quoted  so unless you can fabricate it yourself have a spare £200 to get it redone every year cos imo it will come back

[horsecow]

I guess how could hold off until summer to get it done properly. There is a really good body man who lives near me that I've used before, he really does top quality work. Is it possible to buy a rear quarter panel and what kind of money would I be looking at for one?

[Sir Tigger KC]

Hammerite Smooth .


Grind off paint and rust .
Apply rust eater.
Apply Hammerite .

 

 

I mixed a bit of Black and Royal Blue Hammerite smooth to achieve ' Almost Nocturno Blue ' and you can only spot it close up!! 

Good for a temporary repair until you've got the cash for the bodyshop!