Hi
I have a rust blister,at base of windscreen on passenger side
I have seen a few months ago pics of this and when windscreen was removed a lot more rust was evident
I stupidly didn't retain the link and now I can't find this on the site
Would anyone be able to help with this as I want to send related pics to a garage so I can better explain what I want to get treated
Thanks guys
Barry

 

There was a recent and very good article about this problem in the JEC magazine. If you are a member you can access it on their site. The only thing to do, to be sure about how bad it is, is to remove the trim from around the A post and the scuttle that side and look underneath. Start with the A post trim (two self tappers hidden by the door rubber seal) and once this is off the scuttle fixing is revealed.

This is a notorious rust spot on the facelifts, and on some cars the metal has completely disappeared from underneath. Nothing that cannot be welded, though your repairer will have to make up some pieces to weld in.

Part of the problem is that the design allows roof water to drain down behind the A post trim to the scuttle/windscreen area, and then it has nowhere to go. FWIW, I suggest after repairs, you fully gunk up the gap at the top of the A post trim so water cannot get down there any more. And protect the A post itself and the scuttle under the windscreen trim with loads of stuff too.

 

Thanks Greg
Very helpful comments
Unfortunately I can't find that article in the magazine

 

The August 2012 edition, page 70. If you are a JEC member it is on the site. If not, ring them up and see if you can buy a backnumber? Really good illustrations which will show your bodyshop exactly what they have to do. And that will give you the shock of your life!!

 

Greg

What can I say
I will contact JEC and get a copy

Thank you so much
Barry

 

hi,

I have 2 of those rust blisters one on each side.

Can anyone recommend someone in the Leinster area to do the repair work?