Leaky Boot :(

[chopobo]

was fiddling with my car today and washing it aswell and when i openned my boot found two wet patches on the sides

pulled it out and noticed a nice pool of water collecting under the spare wheel.

how do i go about finding and sealing the boot from water leakage. the base is starting to build rust already so i sprayed some wd-40 stuff to try and prevent it.

all help appreciated.

[Guest SXU29T]

ah have u checked the seals round ur boot? may be the rubbers have gone britle???????? hrd... they were u washin your car with the boot more elevated then the bonnet?

[chopobo]

hrmz

well i checked the seals and they seem to be in good condition

maybe my gtr wing has something to do with it?

cos alot of water gets underneath the wing and when i open the boot it all comes out

[Guest N/A R33]

The overlap joints of the panels, on both sides of the boot seal. leaked on mine. I sealed it up using sikaflex sealent don't use silicon because it is acid based and will cause rust to start.

Run a bead alonf the joints and if you wish along the joints underneath. Don't just do the underneath because even though it stops the leaking the water will still go into the joints and cause rust.

The stuff comes in white or black and can be painted over.

Steve

[surreal]

What he said.

It possibly is the joints along the boot 'drain' channel. It has a sealant and paint over it from the factory, but can develop hairline cracks over time (which can leak a startling amount of water).

Take it to a good panel beater and they will strip it, reseal it and refinish it for that better than new look. Should only be a hundred bucks or so from memory.

[Ash]

My Boot also leaks when i wash the car

i have traced it to water getting in through the hole where the wing bolts onto my boot.

How do i seal this up so it doesn't leak any more?

Thanks!