!!Rusty Front End!!

Glynanderson · Post by **Glynanderson** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:26 pm

As part of the Bongo buying process, I looked at an awful lot of Bongos and realised that a lot of them seem to have light rusting behind the front bumoer.
When I imported mine last August I was relieved to see that mine didn't suffer from this.
However, after an English (North East) winter I was shocked to see that my Bongo had also caught this disease.
Was wondering if anyone else has had this problem?
So, Istripped the front bumper etc. off and gave it a good coat of Hammerit (Idon't care about the finish, as long as it stops any more rust)
While I was sanding off the rust I notticed that the paint on the front cross members was very thin.
I took some pics of before and after on my mobile phone so the quality isn't that good.
I'd like to post them on this thread but don't know how.
Looking forward to your thoughts etc,
Glyn

Glynanderson · Post by **Glynanderson** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:29 pm

I've uploaded the pics to this address, hope it works!!

http://www.box.net/shared/noa9fknufj

Post by **francophile1947** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:42 pm

You can download pictures to the forum if you follow the guide, in the "Guidance" section at the top of the forum page.

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:46 pm

Neat job Glyn, Mine was starting to do the same so I soaked it in Jenolite and waxoil. Maybe I'll get round to the Hammerite soon

Strange damage to the bottom of the aircon exchanger..........

Glynanderson · Post by **Glynanderson** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:47 pm

Thanks for the help Francophile, hope this works

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Thanks Dandywarhol, I noticed that damage too, it seems to be about where the bonnet catch was lying when I took it off, so I wondered if someone had had the catch off before and dropped it against the exchanger.

keving · Post by **keving** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:29 pm

Replaced my rear bumper today and also noticed this rusting on rear end also, so i think hammeriting front to back could be well worth thinking about.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:11 am

Had same problem on front. Got Chassis Clean to Dinitrol it whilst doing the rest of the vehicle. Dont know how life threatening it is but it lets the vehicle down if not done. Nice job you've done there - should put an end to it

Taxiback · Post by **Taxiback** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:54 pm

Nice job I take it you used smooth hammerit?
You could make a grill to go behind the bumper I got this one a Lidl and just cut it to shape.
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dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:19 pm

......or use the top of an instant BBQ - eh Mike???

Dabs · Post by **Dabs** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:56 pm

Like it Taxiback

Good one!

Dabs

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:55 pm

You might think that dandy - I couldnt POSSIBLY comment

Glynanderson · Post by **Glynanderson** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:10 am

Hey , good idea Taxiback, I'll be trying that!
off to Lidl I go. Or B&Q, or Asda.......

Tracey Robinson · Post by **Tracey Robinson** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:42 am

Hiya,

We've developed a couple of small rusty patches on the outside of the wheel arches, ours is Burgundy over silver, its on the silver part where the silver meets the burgundy.

Whats the best way to rub it down and paint it? Will it mean a whole spray paint job around the bottom?

Thanks

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:15 pm

Looks a top job Glyn, spray on hammerite you say? Did you spray the front member too? ( between the lights and bumper)

Looks a really good match... I bet hammerite dont make a shade of green that close to my neat green

Nice attention to detail that glyn, a lot of people would have ignored it. A man after my own heart

Post by **aitch** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:37 pm

good looking job glen and nice photos thanks for that mine will be off in the morning to check for rust and then if needed to hellfords for the paint as near as i can get to neat green.