small Mk1 rust issue

[SpeciP3]

hi all,
found some previously repaired rust in the roof channel above the door.
It has been bogged at some stage but the rust has returned.
I'm not at all familiar with the process of removing and restoring rusted sections of cars and wanted to know a simple way of how to do and and what tools and products i will need to repair it.

any advice will be greatly appreciated.
cheers,
Michael

[Typ53]

some pics would be nice otherwise it's a problem to decide what things are to do.

[kavlfc]

Piccies please, then we know what we're working with It's not all bad, a full tintop roof transplant can be done But I'm sure it won't get to that
Chris

[mikinoz]

More than likely you are going to need an angle grinder, some sand paper, some filler, however if it is really bad you will need to weld it somehow, ie. braze weld filling.

As mentioned it is all down to how bad it actually is.

Cheers.

Michael.

[SpeciP3]

shall get some pics asap,
it's not major but yeah just need to know how to go about fixing it so it doesn't get worse

[Retired]

Thats the way mate, nip it in the bud

[RedMk2Gti]

shall get some pics asap,
it's not major but yeah just need to know how to go about fixing it so it doesn't get worse

The problem of rust is that it may look 'not major', when you unveil more you'll see more so be prepared.

[greasykitchen]

I have no direct experience with re-spray, but from my research it can cost many thousands, depending on the quality you're after, how much pre- and post- work you're willing to do yourself, bare metal re-spray or not etc etc.

Check out these: http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/v...2832#pid674540
and esp the stickies http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewforum.php?fid=56

[Gipson]

might be an idea to drop into your local tafe, if your after a decent job for cheap many of them will be looking for cars for the students to work on. turns out alot cheaper but keep in mind alot of it is luck with the student you get spraying it...

[SpeciP3]

cheers guys,

yeah i think i'll just have another go myself but have a VERY good go!
either way i'm sure it can be an improvement on my last efforts lol!
shall be all good.
as for pictures pretty much too embarrassed to show them at present!