Questin To Follow Up The Buyers Guide

[teamplasma]

Hey guys just went thro the buyers guide, very helpfull

question i've found a series one with visual rust on both sides under the mirrors, how big a problem is this, has anyone had it repaired or have any idea on cost? or do i need 2 new doors, can u get them? how much?

[darrinspencer]

My series 2 has some on the drivers door. It will get fixed and painted when I get the R34 front painted shortly

Not too big a problem to repair like any other rust spot. All depends how bad the rust is. Worst cause is a hole, so the fix would be weld in a small patch.

If it has not rusted right thru, then it is as simple as grinding back and treating the spot, then cover with a layer of filler. Finished off with a respray of the whole door. Would be around $200-400 a door depending on condition.

A complete new door shell would be around approx $800-900 or approx $300-400 for a door skin plus labour to replace skin (generally 6 hours). You will also have cost to swap door internals and full respray.

You will also need to check the trim along the top of the door is not damaged from the rust growing underneath. These can cost approx $150 each new.

As the repair location on the door is close to the front guards, the colour match will have to be very good, otherwise the front guards will need to resprayed aswell to blend the colour in. So this could add $150-200 per guard. Because there is nothing worst than watching a car drive down the road looking like a zebra or a new silver BF falcon with a average factory paint job.