Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Sept on April 21, 2016, 21:30:01
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I had seen some posts about rust and areas to look for..one of them was in the trunk under the floor covering on the left side..facing the car from the rear? I pulled up the mat and see a few spots along the weld line. http://carltyer.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/1971-280-SL/G0000jhYeDGL5xB8/I0000URddt3Pf_6c
Here's a link to an image showing the discoloration.
The floor is solid and I don't get a sense these discoloration spots are soft or are an issue. My thought was to treat them with a spray on material that stops rust.
Other thoughts?
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It's up to you, Carl.
Personally, if it were my car, I would sand it down to bare metal and rebuild the paint layers (2x primer, 2x black (or dark grey) paint.
That will provide the most durable results to you.
Achim
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I would concur with Achim. Probably a good idea to double check that all the seals are good too. Including the ones around the tail lights, which can also be a water entry point.
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Thanks...that's a good thought. And in the area where it's located, not hard to get access. I assume just a basic primer and black matt spray paint.
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I would sand it down. and get as much of the rust off as possible. Ive had a lot of luck with POR 15. ITs bullet proof and actual ads rigidity to rusty metal. I forgot to take it off a screw driver and now its useless. Its a rust encapsulation so if you didnt get all the rust out it will seal it from moisture. Once dry you can scuff it up a bit then paint primer then top coat.