R34 Rust

[RusH_]

Hey all, got an R34 gt-t that has "caught" rust around the middle rear tail light. just want to know what the best method to go about removing this is?

any ideas, opinions would be great

thank,

steve

[n15m0]

depends on how bad it is...the prefered method would be to get it professionally cut out and resprayed..I've got a spot as well but its on the inside of the bootlid...got quoted bout $400 to cut and reweld and respray the whole bootlid...which is about the same price of buying a 2nd hand one...

[RusH_]

n15m0 - hmm, mines around the middle light, i can see it on the outside...i havent actually tried to pull it out and see how far the rust goes, probly should though, mayb take a pic and put it up

[adam-__-]

The rust around that area is bloody common isn't it. Why's that? Does water get trapped behind the brake lights easily or something? Would you use some sort of silicon around the light to stop water from getting to that area?

[RusH_]

good questions, id like to know this also

[Luciano]

i reckon water leaks quite easy through these areas due to rubber seals drying when out coming from Japanese to Australian climate conditions.

i have the same problem next to my spoiler on my boot lid. 33 though

[DECIM8]

until it falls out you'll be right lol

[RusH_]

lol, i was thinkin of mayb jus pullin out the light and givin it a light sand to remove the rust, i suppose that would give me the chance to check the seal too, if it is the seal that is shitty, does any1 know where i can get me another one?

[hotchoc]

lol, i was thinkin of mayb jus pullin out the light and givin it a light sand to remove the rust, i suppose that would give me the chance to check the seal too, if it is the seal that is shitty, does any1 know where i can get me another one?

rush can u show us a pic mate ?

[RusH_]

sure thing, should get it up tonite

[RusH_]

ok here is a pic, i know its not the greatest, the amazing cameras that be on mobiles these days...

[RusH_]

nebody?

[Luciano]

if u need another seal RusH, your nearest Nissan dealer should be able to source it for ya.

[Luciano]

as for ya getting the rust sorted; bring it to a few reccommended panel beaters and get a quote from each of them on getting rust cut out, re-welded, and boot resprayed. go with which ever one youre happy with.

there are short cuts that panel beaters can take from welding - ie - bog job, but if not done properly, rust wil return in the near future thereafter.

if ya do get this procedure done, get them to strip that spoiler as well!

[ShortCircuit]

Hi guys

Sorry to bump a very old thread but I have a valid question.

I have the smallest amount of rust which has appeared on my R34 GTR. As per thread, the surface rust is on the right-hand corner of the center brake light. I will eventually remove the light and get rid of the rust. Does anyone know where I can buy another seal for the brake light from? Or what would be suitable substitution for the foam seal around the light?

Cheers

[junkie]

Make sure to fully dry the area after washing the car. That area traps water, same thing is happening on my 200 and the 34

[Hadouken]

silicon substitutes all

[ShortCircuit]

Make sure to fully dry the area after washing the car. That area traps water, same thing is happening on my 200 and the 34

Yeah, I know now for sure. I've only washed the car once since I've had it. That's when I actually noticed it.