A Rust Question
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worse on the drivers side
passenger side starting
That rust is from where someone has attempted/succeeded to break into your car with a metal coat hanger. Seat will not pay to repair that.
WRONG - i can bet every mk4 Ibiza has marks there (mine does, just no rust) its from the rubber seal rubbing the paint work, nothing you can do about it eitha
WRONG - i can bet every mk4 Ibiza has marks there (mine does, just no rust) its from the rubber seal rubbing the paint work, nothing you can do about it eitha
Both wrong. It's a join in the paint. Nothing to do with cost hangers or the rubber.
I used some of this:between the front wing and the sill. (I've not found a cure for these yet)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAVITY-WA..._Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item3346fc4b3c
it comes with flexible nozzle and hasn't washed away in the year it's been on my car.
Also done all the body panel joints out of view.
Got any pics of what it looks like when it's in the gap? Want to prevent mine from developing this problem
WRONG - i can bet every mk4 Ibiza has marks there (mine does, just no rust) its from the rubber seal rubbing the paint work, nothing you can do about it eitha
My 3 door 20vT MK4 never had those marks.
It's not something I'd take a picture of
it looks like candle wax but sticks like **** to a blanket! Get clear stuff thoughIt's not something I'd take a picture of
Lol. Got a fair idea what it's like - Waxoyl. Think i'll invest in some.
all these waxes etc are kind of pointless for me seeing as the rust has already appeared..?
I dont really think iv had an attempted break in, on the pictures its clearly at a join in the paint, and it must be from where there is a slight leak sometimes. suppose i better get the rubber seal replaced =/
I dont really think iv had an attempted break in, on the pictures its clearly at a join in the paint, and it must be from where there is a slight leak sometimes. suppose i better get the rubber seal replaced =/
WRONG - i can bet every mk4 Ibiza has marks there (mine does, just no rust) its from the rubber seal rubbing the paint work, nothing you can do about it eitha
Clear vinyl wrapping ?
Explain???
Any paint jobs I do.. I blend one over the other so there is no "join"
It is where the rubber lip from the rubber seal is rubbing on the paint .. you see on every high mileage car as the doors wobble around and this fretting wears the paint. Thin paint makes it more likely to happen. Buying new rubber seals will not change it. Wax of some sort does a short term fix; repainting and then keeping car waxed and clean is the long term solution but not cheap.
You didn't paint ibizas in the factory though
My car, and others I've looked at, had that line from new. So it's nothing to do with the door rubber.
You didn't paint ibizas in the factory though
My car, and others I've looked at, had that line from new. So it's nothing to do with the door rubber.
You've saw mine and i've got that line as well but mines is very faint i would say. The really fine scratches cause by the seal just polish out.
Exactly what i said, its the seals that cause it nothing to do with a "a join in the paint" for start mine dont have no join in the paint there (ive checked)
Its very clear on my car the seals done it cause there very faint light marks where it rubs
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I had an appointment at a vag bodyshop today where i found out...NOTHING. He took a couple of photo's, said he doesnt usually get cars in with this type of problem and that was it. I will get a phonecall the end of next week to deicide there verdict. When i went to book this appointment a different guy did say that there is a 12 year corrosion garantee for Audi and VW but wasnt sure on Seat. I dont see why not really...
just off the phone with the bodyshop and its not good news. ![[:@]](/forums/styles/seatcupra/oldforumsmileys/furious.gif "Furious [:@]")
because of where the rust is, and because the door is continually opening and closing this is classed as 'mechanical damage' which refuses the warranty. when i asked about rust along the arches (even though i dont have) he said it was also classed as mechanical damage
So i have no idea on what is not mechanical damage.
Anyway i was quoted £265 to have the A Pillars prepared and painted. Do you think this price is decent? There is not much bodyshops in my area so it might just have to be done
because of where the rust is, and because the door is continually opening and closing this is classed as 'mechanical damage' which refuses the warranty. when i asked about rust along the arches (even though i dont have) he said it was also classed as mechanical damage So i have no idea on what is not mechanical damage.
Anyway i was quoted £265 to have the A Pillars prepared and painted. Do you think this price is decent? There is not much bodyshops in my area so it might just have to be done
I checked mine and I have a line in the same place as yours but no rust (yet)!
Only thing I can think is to pursue a claim that it is a major design flaw and SEAT's fault
It is only where the inner seal is on mine, so I think it is from the door and possibly made worst if the paint is thinner there. I'm thinking about going over it with lacquer while it hasn't rusted to give it a bit of extra protection.
Only thing I can think is to pursue a claim that it is a major design flaw and SEAT's fault
It is only where the inner seal is on mine, so I think it is from the door and possibly made worst if the paint is thinner there. I'm thinking about going over it with lacquer while it hasn't rusted to give it a bit of extra protection.
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