Aug
5
how can i repair sum serious rust damage around my windshield? literally no metal in certain spots.?
Filed Under Cars and Transportation
the car is a 65 mustang, and the auto shops wanted my arm in return for the work so i was hoping i could manage to do it myself. i was wondering if i should weld in new metal or use some kind of filler. i would like it to last for years to come not just a year and a day.
Answer:
Well, as I’m sure you know, the windshield and seal certainly has to come out if you want any kind of decent repair. Once you can thoroughly access all of the rusted areas, you’ll have to pull back any trim from the interior in the areas to be repaired. Mask out the windshield opening if you want to keep the final clean up to a minimum. The next step is to grind away all of the rust all of the way into the clean metal and grind the paint off down to the metal for about a three inch area from all of the edges you’ve ground away. Now you’re ready for the fun part. You will have to cut, shape and secure new metal into place and weld it. Clean it up, fill as necessary, sand it smooth and rustproof it. I would then paint it, but others might prefer to install the windshield and mask it – this is up to you.
