Guest matthew14 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hay everyone need a lil help I ve noticed rust on my boot lid round the rubber seal where the window meets the metal an it's getting worse just thinking would it be cheaper to change the boot lid or try to fix it an if so wat to do as realy don't fancy a big spray job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fastcar Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 You can normally pick up a boot lid for a about £35-£45. If you wanted to sort the rear bootid out properly you need to at least remove the rubber seal around the window and that would cost you around £40 for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Better grammar and spelling/less text speak would be appreciated. Below, is an example: Hey everyone, I need a little help. I've noticed rust on my boot lid around the rubber seal where the window meets the metal and it's getting worse. Just thinking, would it be cheaper to change the boot lid or try to fix it? If so, what to do as I really don't fancy a big spray job. Edited May 17, 2013 by listy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Grammar... Would you like me to amend yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Would you like me to amend yours? Feel free. Every day is a school day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I had issue, I got the boot lid re-sprayed and repaired, the window trim was £60ish from Mr T, the boot lid spray job was £150ish iirc. Do it right. Do it once. If you buy another one you could be in the same scenario in a years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I replaced mine with a carbon jobby, it`ll never rust, weights 25kgs less, opens automatically on the struts but made me £400 lighter:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Just repair the boot they all do it, chances are one you buy will have been masked off around the seal and painted to look decent and you'll be back in a year wanting the new one painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I replaced mine with a carbon jobby, it`ll never rust, weights 25kgs less, opens automatically on the struts but made me £400 lighter:cool: Must admit I quite like this idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matthew14 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks for all the help an always nice having ya spelling and grammer commented on my someone that places there xbox gamer tag on tbere profile as drtymunkypants. Maybe less spell checking treads an xbox more finding a girlfriend time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the help an always nice having ya spelling and grammer commented on my someone that places there xbox gamer tag on tbere profile as drtymunkypants. Maybe less spell checking treads an xbox more finding a girlfriend time Your posts will be likely taken more seriously if they are well constructed, thought out and appropriately punctuated. 'Txt spk' is frowned upon on these forums I'm afraid. Please cut down on it. As for the topic at hand - I'd opt to repair properly with new seals and a respray. As mentioned, if you purchase another bootlid, you may be hit with the same issue not too far down the line. Alternatively, as per bignum's posting, a carbon bootlid - if in your budget/something you'd desire - could be a good option also. It all depends how much you wish to spend I suppose. Edited May 21, 2013 by James (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I replaced mine with a carbon jobby, it`ll never rust, weights 25kgs less, opens automatically on the struts but made me £400 lighter:cool: Who did you get it from? And did you fit glass or plastic for the rear window? What is the final fit 'n finish like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Your posts will be likely taken more seriously if they are well constructed, thought out and appropriately punctuated. 'Txt spk' is frowned upon on these forums I'm afraid. Please cut down on it. Better grammar and spelling/less text speak would be appreciated. Even provided an example of how he could have written his first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I replaced mine with a carbon jobby, it`ll never rust, weights 25kgs less, opens automatically on the struts but made me £400 lighter:cool: I did this too after looking at fixing it for a second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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