A notorious water collector, and therefore a prime candidate for the dreaded tin-worm. Does anyone have a link to a replacement pattern part supplier?
Thanks in advance :-)

 

Do you mean something like this?

 

That's the one. No doubt this is a common thread but I was unable to locate any links. :-(

 

Not that simple as no one makes them, yet...


I cut off a section from one wing I found in a salvage yard and the other one came from a wing Eurojag butchered for me.


Full story here, it is likely the rot has got further, once you start digging you will find out where.


https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-repair-79511/

 

Fantastic effort, and whilst I'm a 'have-a-go hero' for most things on this occasion I may well start saving to get a professional involved.
Mine is beyond surface rust now and to the touch it feels like the paint is holding the wing together.

 

You can buy them here:
Body Panels | Jaguar XK8 and XKR Parts and Accessories

 

Oops, I have seen these before and totally forgot, old age doesn't come on its own.

 

I bought one of these thinking it would be a simple job. The profile around the curve below the rear light is quite good, however the panel ends up being perfectly flat half way along where the bumper sits and the return edge at the bottom is way off. It required some major panel beating to get it anywhere ,near, not what you would expect for over 200 quid. I ended up cutting it up and patching only the rusty areas,much easier to make a small piece fit than a large one! I would have liked to replace the full panel but I'm not a panel beater. Also be aware that the wheel arch side isn't finished off to fit the lip of the wheel arch, you have to buy the wheel arch repair panel as well to do it properly.

paul

 

A late Welcome to the forum Paul as I see you've been a member since October 2015 but this is your first post.

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham