TobyMellin Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hi all I've notice on the rear offside tub, theres a rather large crack It about 20cm long, and theres about a 1mm-2mm gap in the crack. Could this be caused by the spare wheel carrier? Is it common? Thanks guys Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 That looks like a layer of filler that was covering a previous repair, that has perhaps been cracked by the spare wheel hitting the rear quarter panel when opening the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 That looks like a layer of filler that was covering a previous repair, that has perhaps been cracked by the spare wheel hitting the rear quarter panel when opening the door. I vote for body filler as well, lots of it it seems............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyMellin Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hmmm...what do you think is the best option? Leave it? Or fill the crack with MORE body filler and paint? Or attempt to remove the whole lot and see the damage? Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02jcole Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I would take the light cover off inside the tub and have a look at the back of the panel, that should give you an idea what the dent/depression is like. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Dont they use a thick coat of primer or spray stopper stuff first and then spray over with body coat and lacquers in the factory finish. I have got pollyfillable cracks in my side panels and was suprised just how thick the primer coat was. You could always have it artexed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyMellin Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I would take the light cover off inside the tub and have a look at the back of the panel, that should give you an idea what the dent/depression is like. James I'll do that tomorrow, i did have a quick look before, but I may have to take the wheel arch liner out. Cheers Guys Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Paintwork either side of the crack appears to be too good for a bodged repair to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNissanPrairie Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 you can replace the light panels quite easily, i've done it on both sides of mine-but you do end up with 3 rivets in a horizontal line that arnt there on the originals due to the factory LR spot welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Dont they use a thick coat of primer or spray stopper stuff first and then spray over with body coat and lacquers in the factory finish. I have got pollyfillable cracks in my side panels and was suprised just how thick the primer coat was. You could always have it artexed As far as I'm aware they don't use any stopper at the factory, look at the lines of spot welding and rippled panels, we are talking Defenders here and not hand leaded coachbuilt limo's As to the OP's question I agree with the others that it looks like filler, mind you that does not mean it's a bodged repair as filler is commonly used in the trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Looks like cracked filler/stopper to me and probably means a repair at some time in the past. To be honest I think you are going to end up with a cracked or rippled/dented finish without spending silly money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyMellin Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'll prob just leave it now. Keep my eye on it, and if it gets any worse, I'll get it sorted. Cheers fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davedef90 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 It seems no one makes a pattern part for the rear of the tub either Only option if you are going to replace is gen and well over 100 of your english pounds :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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