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  1. 28th September 2011, 10:39 AM #1
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    Rusty A-Pillar

    Hi,

    Got myself a 300 Tdi a few months ago and I've noticed a bit of rust on the a-pillar (the bit between the drivers door and the windscreen). I'm not sure how to go about getting this fixed but was hoping that some one on here might have some suggestions. I'm living in Sydney so any rust repair recommendations would be welcome

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  2. 28th September 2011, 07:23 PM #2
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    I've got the same problem. In fact I'm having mine fixed tomorrow by a repair shop. Fortunately I seem to have got around to getting it fixed before it got so bad as to require a windscreen removal. I'll let you know the damage (in $) if you like.
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  3. 28th September 2011, 08:09 PM #3
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    I got mine done professionally, along with the floor and one of the alpine windows.
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  4. 29th September 2011, 10:52 AM #4
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    Thanks omvanders, really good to hear how much yours cost if only to give me an idea of how much it will cost me.

    Mr Ploppy, how is yours looking now, any details on the workshop incase I can't find anything too trustworthy down here
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  5. 29th September 2011, 02:05 PM #5
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    Got mine and my Alpine window done professionally when i got my disco. make sure they dont just bog it up, being a structual part it needs to be fixed properly and if you have a sunroof check it for leaks cuase thats what caused mine (well thats what im blaming)
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  6. 29th September 2011, 03:02 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by nicho View Post
    Got mine and my Alpine window done professionally when i got my disco. make sure they dont just bog it up, being a structual part it needs to be fixed properly and if you have a sunroof check it for leaks cuase thats what caused mine (well thats what im blaming)
    Yeah the whole bog thing is what I am trying to avoid, went to one place and that is what it sounded like they were offering and they only wanted $600 for the pleasure!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by hobospy View Post
    Thanks omvanders, really good to hear how much yours cost if only to give me an idea of how much it will cost me.

    Mr Ploppy, how is yours looking now, any details on the workshop incase I can't find anything too trustworthy down here
    Mine is looking good. It's been a while now. They seem to have done a good job. I am sure you could find someone down your way but if not I can PM the details of the people who did my work.
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  8. 29th September 2011, 06:38 PM #8
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    Hobospy

    It ended up costing $250 today. Had the alpine windows rust removed plus full roof and bonnet cut back respray a couple of years ago by the same guy for $1400.
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  9. 29th September 2011, 08:43 PM #9
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    Mine only cost $600 and he took photos of the job as he went and allowed me to come and check it out. All welded new steel and only a fine skim of bog to finish it before paint. Just ask them how they intend to repair it. Ask for stage by stage photos and if you can inspect as they progress. If they won't then I wouldn't use them. An honest panel shop should be happy to show off their handy work
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  10. 30th September 2011, 02:36 PM #10
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    Thanks for all the info guys, Lenny (my car) is currently getting his suspension, oil leaks and other stuff fixed so once I get him back I'll have a look round and post back how I get on
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