The Eternal Corrosion Question on a 3.2

The Eternal Corrosion Question on a 3.2

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ChrisW.

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6,209 posts

254 months

Saturday 4th May 2019
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I have a very nice 3.2 Jubilee Coupe which has had no bodywork.
It was in it's day a concourse car so had a full re-spray and has a consistent 350 microns paint thickness.
The bodywork is very solid and it's just flown through it's mot ... but !
Around the door shuts I'm just starting to see tiny blebs of corrosion which are still beneath the paint (I've known the car for five years !) and this is stopping form wanting to drive the car if there is any chance of rain.
I love the car. But how can I preserve it without taking the chance on having to slice out the originality of the car ?
I could just ignore it until structural work is demanded but ?
What options ?
Thanks, Chris

supersport

4,040 posts

226 months

Saturday 4th May 2019
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I think it’s inevitable that these cars will rust. If it’s already there then it’s probably too late, especially in that area.

Get it looked at, but it could be too late. At least you could enjoy it knowing that it will need sorting anyway. The time before mine went in was almost the most relaxing not thinking about it.

g7jhp

6,958 posts

237 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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I've owned two 3.2 Carrera's.

If you can see bubbles it's likely already an issue. Get it to a specialist and remove the sill covers to find out what it's like inside.

This was the extent of rust which was rectified in a 3.2 Carrera which looked mint before panels were removed.




Worth doing now as it can eat the bodywork from the inside out.

SRT Hellcat

7,015 posts

216 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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Personally I would deal with it sooner rather than later. It won't get any better and of course it will continue to deteriorate. Maybe enjoy it for the summer and get it attended to over the winter months.

RSVP911

8,192 posts

132 months

Monday 6th May 2019
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g7jhp said:
I've owned two 3.2 Carrera's.

If you can see bubbles it's likely already an issue. Get it to a specialist and remove the sill covers to find out what it's like inside.

This was the extent of rust which was rectified in a 3.2 Carrera which looked mint before panels were removed.




Worth doing now as it can eat the bodywork from the inside out.
This is a scary thread, especially If a “mint” car can look like this !

You mention panels and sill covers - can you explain a little more ; I thought these cars had no protection under the wheel arch and as such, I’m not sure what you mean?

Can anyone point out where one should look to see tell tale signs / post any images of what to look for on a car that on the outside looks fine?

Does anyone know a good specialist in the East Midlands that can advise on this type of thing and lastly if these’s a problem a good Bodyshop in the same area?

Looks horrid that !


g7jhp

6,958 posts

237 months

Monday 6th May 2019
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Jack up the rear of the car or put it on ramp and remove the rear wheels and look forwards into towards the door pillars at the kidney bowls.

The sills are the panels covering the oil pipes at the bottom edge of the door which can be removed.

When in the workshop a specialist may remove the front wing panels or part of the rear wing bodywork if there are tell tale signs of rust is that area.

Suggest posting the same question on ImpactBumpers

Alot of the guys are Midlands based and will be able to recommend a specialist.

I think they'll suggest SVP in Droitwich

RSVP911

8,192 posts

132 months

Monday 6th May 2019
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g7jhp said:
Jack up the rear of the car or put it on ramp and remove the rear wheels and look forwards into towards the door pillars at the kidney bowls.

The sills are the panels covering the oil pipes at the bottom edge of the door which can be removed.

When in the workshop a specialist may remove the front wing panels or part of the rear wing bodywork if there are tell tale signs of rust is that area.

Suggest posting the same question on ImpactBumpers

Alot of the guys are Midlands based and will be able to recommend a specialist.

I think they'll suggest SVP in Droitwich
Cheers - thanks so much smile

nurburgring1

617 posts

199 months

Monday 6th May 2019
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+1 for Impact Bumpers. Check very carefully when choosing a specialist. It's your pride and joy any you wouldn't want someone to spoil it.

RSVP911

8,192 posts

132 months

Monday 6th May 2019
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nurburgring1 said:
+1 for Impact Bumpers. Check very carefully when choosing a specialist. It's your pride and joy any you wouldn't want someone to spoil it.
Thanks, I’ve posted on there under the bodywork section - as I don’t really use IB I’m not sure if this is the right part of the forum to post on - if not please can you suggest where I should put the post - thx smile

browngt3

1,409 posts

210 months

Monday 6th May 2019
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Makes you think doesn't it. My 3.2 is an original one owner with just 25k miles. Had it more than 6 years but just recently noticed some microblistering below the n/s front headlight and also above the rear lights. Tiny tiny bit on front too. Thing is the car is totally original so what do you do? Aside from the likely cost any restoration work spoils the originality.

ChrisW.

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6,209 posts

254 months

Monday 6th May 2019
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Thanks for this, I have posted also on IB and the Porsche Club web sites ... and i'll post some pictures shortly !













Edited by ChrisW. on Monday 6th May 21:47


Edited by ChrisW. on Monday 6th May 21:54

nurburgring1

617 posts

199 months

Monday 6th May 2019
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RSVP911 said:
nurburgring1 said:
+1 for Impact Bumpers. Check very carefully when choosing a specialist. It's your pride and joy any you wouldn't want someone to spoil it.
Thanks, I’ve posted on there under the bodywork section - as I don’t really use IB I’m not sure if this is the right part of the forum to post on - if not please can you suggest where I should put the post - thx smile
I’ve seen your post in the 3.2 section of IB. I think the bodywork section would be better. Maybe one of the mods can move it.
Photos always help, it gives people a better idea of what’s going on.

RSVP911

8,192 posts

132 months

Monday 6th May 2019
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nurburgring1 said:
RSVP911 said:
nurburgring1 said:
+1 for Impact Bumpers. Check very carefully when choosing a specialist. It's your pride and joy any you wouldn't want someone to spoil it.
Thanks, I’ve posted on there under the bodywork section - as I don’t really use IB I’m not sure if this is the right part of the forum to post on - if not please can you suggest where I should put the post - thx smile
I’ve seen your post in the 3.2 section of IB. I think the bodywork section would be better. Maybe one of the mods can move it.
Photos always help, it gives people a better idea of what’s going on.
Cheers - have started another smile

https://www.impactbumpers.com/forum/index.php?/top...


PH5121

1,963 posts

212 months

Tuesday 7th May 2019
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ChrisW. said:
Thanks for this, I have posted also on IB and the Porsche Club web sites ... and i'll post some pictures shortly !



Edited by ChrisW. on Monday 6th May 21:47


Edited by ChrisW. on Monday 6th May 21:54
That looks like it was taken at the Tadcaster classic car show over the weekend, if so you must be local to me.


Edited by PH5121 on Tuesday 7th May 16:16

ChrisW.

Original Poster:

6,209 posts

254 months

Thursday 9th May 2019
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It was ... what a great show that was ...

Paynewright

659 posts

76 months

Thursday 9th May 2019
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I’m no expert but think the bubbles are serious. To me they look like they are coming through from the back of the panel i.e. there is no surface paint chip from which the corrosion eminates.

I think you need to get it checked by a specialist.

Paynewright

659 posts

76 months

Thursday 9th May 2019
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GCR Central in Wigston do a lot of air cooled maintenance. They use Leicester Auto Body - when I went in they had just finished a major rebuild on a 964 and were working on two other race shells.

Ian

C4ME

1,156 posts

210 months

Thursday 9th May 2019
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If you are anywhere near Leicester then I would second going to see Chris at GCR in South Wigston as a start point. He knows an awful lot about aircooled Porsches which you will see as soon as you get there.

Paynewright

659 posts

76 months

Thursday 9th May 2019
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Just booked my 996 for clutch and RMS at GCR and it was 5 weeks before I could get a slot!

supersport

4,040 posts

226 months

Thursday 9th May 2019
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Chris, go have a talk to Russel at Full Throttle at Thorpe Arch. Top chap with good credentials and local!

Sorry to say That does look like the usual signs.