The left hand A pillar has got some rot in it around where the window seal sits does anyone know if you can buy a replacement piece. I have seen complete A pillars but I only require the upper piece. Also anyone done this job before and have any good pictures to help me?
If its just round the windscreen itself then Just Kampers sell this: http://www.justkampers.com/shop/windscreen-repair-panel-2-part-j12238.html Gunzl (my keyboard doesn't do umlauts) sell a similar part too: http://www.vwbusshop.de/ Anything else will have to be homemade.
easy job buddy, as they said^ use a dremel or similar rotary tool to cut out all the rot and thin steel then add patches. then use a sanding drum on the dremel to smooth down. won't have to look perfect as its going to be covered by the window seal!
the area shown is the 'outer skin' the A post is underneath so dont cut too deep or you'll cut into the inner A post
I have already cut out rot around the rear window ready to be patched. What I am more concerned about is where the rust is appearing between where the two skins join. Any suggestions about what to do?
i would chop out both the skins and replace it with a single piece the same thickness as the 2 skins together if that makes sense
I've done a similar repair on the rear hatch. I cut out and welded up any metal which had rusted right through, but the areas where the two sections come together were for the most part only showing rust on the outer edges. I ground this down until no rust was showing then applied POR15 with its usual pretreatments, then painted as usual. I also sprayed Waxoyl inside the section. I don't think it's possible practically and financially to totally eliminate this rust, just slow it down to a manageable rate.
