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Old 05-18-2010, 07:45 AM   #1
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On my old Miata, I had rust at the lower rockers where the top drains get clogged, and the water sits there and rots. One side had about a quarter size hole, the other was a little larger.

Now, this is kind of a ghetto fix, but it worked great, and was STRONG.

We stripped the paint, wire wheeled all the rust we could see, took out the weak stuff. Since this was a budget build, we went the easiest route. Fiberglass!

First, covered the holes with body mesh stuff, then went to town with fiberglass. Once that was done, I sanded it smooth. Then covered it with Bondo, and sanded and shaped it smooth. Covered it with some primer, then we painted the entire car.

I accidentally jacked it up at one of the spots, and it didn't even budge. Win!

(I am sure Brian or Joe will scold me know)
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