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    Alpine Window rust - how to fix?

    I had a look at the Alpine windows and notice the paint starting to bubble under the window, where the pannel creases. Doesnt seem like much, but I have been told that once the bubbles appear the damage is already done

    So, what is the best way to fix the prob and not have it re-appear (if that is possible!)

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    Both of my Alpine lights had started to bubble with rust at the bottom edges...considering I live in Dubai this was quite annoying!
    The local body shop was able to cut out the rot and replace with a panel beaten strip each side. It's quite a straight forward job.

    Whilst they had the head lining out I had them apply copius ammounts of red oxide and wax oil to the inside.
    I live in a very dry climate and wondered how the moisture got teh rust started in the first place...mine is a 3 door and doesn't have the rear air-conditioning so vapour build up from the A/C wouldn't apply.

    It should be good for another ten years now though.

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    Based on some quotes I had on my ex Discovery they need to take the windows out and weld patches in, then respray the entire roof. I got quoted $900 for a reasonable but not top notch job. The big problem is that if it's been leaking water in then you might find your floor in the rear is rusted out. Then it's new discovery time.

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    Alpine window rust

    Same with both of mine ('97 model). Only noticed it about 6mths ago, so the rust isn't too bad at the moment.
    Had a quote for ~$1200 to get them both repaired properly, and the whole roof repainted... Still thinking about it (can't afford those cosmetic things at the moment!)...

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    I had mine done 12mths ago. I had the alpine window problem fixed and the floor for well under the prices quoted. New alpine seals and the square window seals as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boxhead63 View Post
    I had mine done 12mths ago. I had the alpine window problem fixed and the floor for well under the prices quoted. New alpine seals and the square window seals as well.

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    Rob
    yeah except your guy never calls back....I still need my rust doing I dont care about the paint going to do that with a friend in the summer months ourselves
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    Quote Originally Posted by BilboBoggles View Post
    Based on some quotes I had on my ex Discovery they need to take the windows out and weld patches in, then respray the entire roof. I got quoted $900 for a reasonable but not top notch job. The big problem is that if it's been leaking water in then you might find your floor in the rear is rusted out. Then it's new discovery time.
    To replace the floor is not a big issue, especially compared to the window job.
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    Thanks all. I had a look at the floor by removing the rubber line. The floor was spotless, only the edges where it meets the walls there was only slight surface rust. I havent treated it as yet, but will.

    The roof has been recently painted by the looks of it, which is frustrating to know that rust has already developed there. The alpine window rubbers are also great condition... so its a mystery to me really.

    Sounds like most of you had done the repairs by someone else... not in a position to do that. So ill have a crack at it, remove the windows, and see what the go is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by streaky View Post
    Both of my Alpine lights had started to bubble with rust at the bottom edges...considering I live in Dubai this was quite annoying!
    The local body shop was able to cut out the rot and replace with a panel beaten strip each side. It's quite a straight forward job.

    Whilst they had the head lining out I had them apply copius ammounts of red oxide and wax oil to the inside.
    I live in a very dry climate and wondered how the moisture got teh rust started in the first place...mine is a 3 door and doesn't have the rear air-conditioning so vapour build up from the A/C wouldn't apply.

    It should be good for another ten years now though.
    Hi Streaky,

    I have been working for a while in outback oz, guessing similar conditions to where you are.

    One of the things that has been discovered is that any "bulldust" (red or yellow sandy dust found here, similar in consistency to talcum powder) that accumulates anywhere will trap and "hold onto" what ever moisture that may be present, to the point where the nickel coating used on some electrical fittings was being eaten away (they used to install rubberized covers to protect them, then had them removed when it was discovered that the dust and moisture being trapped was destroying the coatings).

    Are there "salt pans" there as well like in oz?

    Dry salt can be blown around getting trapped on vehicles in places like under window rubbers, next decent bath and rust begins, similar to living near the ocean.

    I've heard Dubai relies strongly on RO or desal water, are things like car washes on this water or do they use boar water?

    I'm probably barking way up the wrong tree (or sand dune), just interested in what happens elsewhere, food for thought hopefully? I know a lot of the companies I have worked for install rust protection (mostly some from of electrical device) to all their vehicles, especially anything that spends time underground, thought it funny myself to see this getup in the middle of the dry sandy desert.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BilboBoggles View Post
    . Then it's new discovery time.
    Then it is Disco ute time!!

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