This is a repost from the Welding/Fab section, I'm hoping more autobody people hang out over here.

All,
I do not have any prior body work experience, but I thought I'd fix a few things before repainting the car this summer. I knew that the car ('92 Civic DX Hatch) had some rear end damage but I didn't know how much until this weekend. Take a look at the following photos.

The seam that goes the width of my trunk, where a new section must have been added.


A few of the spot welds that are on both sides of the car. You can see the rust started from the welds and the rust in the corner.


Something must not have been sealed correctly because underneath the passenger side tail light looks like this.


I am keep this car for a long time and just needs some input on what the best route to take is for the repair of the rust. I didn't know if actually cutting out the entire section that was "repaired" and putting a new one in would be a good idea. Or if I should just clean, treat and POR-15 the damaged areas?

The hatch closes fine and the bumper has good but not perfect alignment with the car. I know how to weld and I have a MIG (110V) but I don't know what to do with it. I have the patience and desire to repair the car the best that it can be.

Thanks for the help,
~SKY~


Modified by skyman88 at 2:54 AM 1/18/2007

 

You got a welder so cut the rusty metal out and weld new metal in, POR 15 it all and coat it with rustproofing


Modified by 905_Legend at 4:58 PM 1/17/2007

 

cut the whole panel out.. dont even try to clean it up because it will come back.. Just have a professional do it. Check all the parts that is rusted and have it shopped off and replace new panel..

 

So on the rear bumper section, it would be worth it just to remove the already replaced once section and put a new section in? Whatever the black sealant they used is sucks big time and didn't stay attached very well.

The inside pocket that is all rust is in a very bad place to get to, I didn't know if any one had tips for this? The rust is almost all the way there through in that area.

Thanks for the quick replies.
~SKY~