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2-15-2011
I cut my last bit of rust out of my car. There was a rusty area on the side of the jack points. From here I will take a piece of cardboard, press it against the hole and the jack support to get a indention of the hole. Then I will cut the cardboard for a template and transfer it to fresh sheet metal, it will show the jack support so I can drill holes for spot welds too.
I've been using weld thru primer on the back sides of the metal and joints. Don't apply more than one coat as its a bitch to weld thru if applied too heavy.
I'm actually surprised in how clean and rust free the inside of the rockers are.
If you ever have your front fenders off....take the time to drill a small water relief hole in your top door hinges....this is a flaw in BMW design as water accumulates in the area. I have seen many hinges nearly rusted thru. The lower hinge is not affected as there is a hole located near the bottom that lets the water pass.
Here I have drilled a hole and applied POR15 for protection.
