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Solarized
Original Poster
132 posts
10 months
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Good afternoon all. I'm having the classic scuttle repair carried out just now. I purchased the corner repair panel which is due to be welded in place while the screen is out. Now that the screen has been removed it has exposed the usual rusty areas around the scuttle panel but it looks mainly superficial in most places. I have asked to have the area taken back to bare metal then treated with anti rust before priming etc. Assuming that the work is done to a decent standard - roughly how long would you expect this repair to last before requiring attention again? The garage doing the work were slightly reluctant to give a defintive answer. Many thanks. 
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Wozy68
1,357 posts
39 months
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At a guess, if you are not using the car everyday or in all weathers, and if you get someone who knows what they are doing to re-install your windscreen, AKA GLASSMAN who frequents this forum. Probs will not need doing again in the next 15 - 20 years.
You need someone who knows what he's doing. My windscreen had to be scrapped because it had been re-fitted badly when the scuttle had been done by a previous owner.
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nurburgring1
467 posts
69 months
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If they are getting rid of all the rust, I would hope it wouldn't come back at all.
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Wozy68
1,357 posts
39 months
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nurburgring1 said: If they are getting rid of all the rust, I would hope it wouldn't come back at all. It's what causes the car to rust in the first place that needs sorting,and thats the windscreen moving around trapping depris under the rubber seal surround, the debris then scratches through the protective cover of the paint. If the windscreen is refitted badly, it will rust just as quick .... if not quicker than before. Well that's what I've been led to believe.
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mollytherocker
6,854 posts
78 months
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nurburgring1 said: If they are getting rid of all the rust, I would hope it wouldn't come back at all. It always comes back eventually! MTR
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993kimbo
1,378 posts
54 months
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Nick Moss once told me "If you haven't got any rust on your Porsche it's because you haven't found it yet"
Word of advice: Get someone who knows what they're doing to fit your screen. And don't fall for any of the major screen fitters flannel.Your insurance company will allow you to choose a fitter if you put your foot down.
I had 3 supplied from OPC before they could find one to fit, so good luck....never again.
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johnycarrera
1,628 posts
99 months
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Mines going in for this and full front end painted on the 17th, don't think there's any guarantee about how quickly it will return if at all. I'll be happy with 5 years but we'll see what happens.
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Solarized
Original Poster
132 posts
10 months
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Thanks guys. The windscreen fitter has experience of these cars so I hope the process goes smoothly with no creaking afterwards. Looking forward to having the car back at the end of the week as I'm having withdrawal symptoms from not driving it for a few days. 
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Fastfred
70 posts
58 months
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Mine lasted 10 years almost to the month!
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granpappy
7 posts
13 months
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hi to you all.this is my first post but have been a forum reader for about five years.i have recently purchased a 993 c2 and in process of having scuttle panel repaired,can you tell were you purchased the panel from and of what cost. thanks
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marky911
2,357 posts
88 months
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5 years and you've only just posted! Top lurking. Cant help with the panel but welcome along.  I'm sure the guy above may still be about on here, but try and send him a PM if he doesn't see your post.
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johnycarrera
1,628 posts
99 months
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granpappy said: can you tell were you purchased the panel from and of what cost. thanks Welcome  Both 993s I've had we're just cured prepared and painted with success so can't help with replacement panels. Caught early it shouldn't be an issue, I take it yours has rotted right through?
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Solarized
Original Poster
132 posts
10 months
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An update. The repair panel wasn't required after all. Once the rust was removed the repair was possible by using a build up of lead by a specialist. The complete surround was taken back to bare metal and treated with anti rust. I'm very happy with the result. The new rubber windscreen surround looked like it hadn't been re-fitted properly. It was folding in on itself but the chap came back out and it seems to be fixed now. The complete job took a little longer than planned ( 3 weeks ) however it's done now and the screen doesn't creak. Curiously I found that some body repairers were a bit reluctant to take this job on. 
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SalesManager
2,178 posts
109 months
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The curling of the rubber is normal. The screens are not a perfect fit. If it happens again, just lift the rubber over the frame and push it outwards if you know what I mean.
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