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robpenrose

Member Since: 15 Jan 2011
Location: Hampshire or Cornwall
Posts: 338

Rear Crossmember reconditioning in Surrey??

Anyone know anywhere good i can get the rear cross member on my 90 TD5 sorted out in Surrey?

Its showing signs of surface rust, mainly around the holes in the crossmember. I would ideally like it brought back to an original look. Unfortunately i dont have a garage or facilities to do it properly hence i need someone to do it. I am fairly confident its just surface rust, but want to catch it before it becomes structural.

I guess the backside (nearest fuel tank) would also need some sort of protection too. I guess in an ideal world, it would be taken off, sandblasted and repainted etc, however im looking for a cost effective solution, so that probably isnt it.

If anyone knows any places or has any ideas, please share.

Cheers Current:D4 HSE
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13th May 2011 10:56am

Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 4990

Might be an idea to call your local dealership to see who they use - they will be used to doing them. Would be a lot cheaper in Cornwall of course

Any body shop would do it, it would be worth watching them to make sure they strip the rust out properly first

13th May 2011 3:08pm

iruffell

Member Since: 03 Sep 2010
Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Posts: 343

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

I did my old 90 TD5 a few years ago with spray matt black Hammerite and turned out great, just go over the surface with 400 grit and mask off the bodywork, 20 minute job.

13th May 2011 3:18pm

robpenrose

Member Since: 15 Jan 2011
Location: Hampshire or Cornwall
Posts: 338

Yeah Surrey is expensive!!

I did think of doing it myself but wasnt sure if it should be left to the professionals. I guess whatever i do cant be any worse than just the rust. Maybe i will rub it back myself and get a decent undercoat on there and get the final spray done properly.

Better start researching the best stuff to use now. Need a spell of good weather then.

The local dealer is a good idea. I think Guava in Godalming are meant to be good. They are very local to me. Current:D4 HSE
Gone: BMW Z4MC
Gone: Defender TD5 90 CSW
Previous: Discovery TD5 ES (Gone)

13th May 2011 3:25pm

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