Wondrous treats behind the sliding door rail

[mshaw1980]

Doesn't look too bad...

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Then the true horror is revealed after removing the rail

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Got the part from plasticman to sort but it's gonna be tricky

[multisi]

Its a pity vw had not put a squirt of wax preservative around this area ! Once the repairs are done and painted, thin down some waxoyl and allow some to penetrate from the top.

[mshaw1980]

Plan is to zinc primer panel and rail before spot welding back on. Will cover in rustoleum paint and run a bead of tigerseal on the top of the rail. May even tigerseal the rail cover to stop the rain seeping in as I can't imagine taking it off much after repairs.

[adie89]

You could use panel bond instead of tiger seal. Some types are weld thru so with the zinc primer as well it will really keep moisture out with colour on top