simonpelly Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Hi Folks, Got some corrosion on one side of my Defender 1996 110 - the "triangle" side rear quarter panel behind the second row doors. Have done a number of searches but cannot see a definitive answer. Seems the panel should be easy to remove (drill rivets), source a new piece and spray up (etch primer, etc...) before the fit. However, the fit sounds a little more tricky. Riveting back in seems fair enough. However, number of searches suggest there may be some specialist spot welding required to the wheel arch? Is this true? Do not have or access to any such kit. How DIY is it to replace this panel or should I get this work done along with other work while in the garage for chassis "rust proofing"? Simon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 just rivet new one to body, no spot welds required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 just rivet new one to body, no spot welds required. Yes - what Western says. I've just done work under the 2nd row and those triangular pieces are the easiest bits to refit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks folks. I'll post how this goes. Simon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 You'll also need two (each side) of those plastic rivet things that locate the wheel arch to the triangle. They are MWC9918PMA I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks for the tip on the wheel arch rivets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaytee Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Where did you get the replacement panels Simon, need a couple on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Here's where they were ordered from: http://www.brit-car.co.uk/search.php?query=+MRC6437&xBrand=&part_type=&xSupplierID=&product-sort=&xPerPage=10 The panel arrived yesterday. Appears to already be coated rather than raw aluminium. Need to now figure out whether it "simply" needs a clean ready for spray or other preparation. Thoughts peeps? Simon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 rub it down, use a primer to work with your chosen paint, then spray the top coat, most new replacement panels come in the black coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Thanks for the response. When you say rub down, this would be lightly so as to give the surface a key for the primer as opposed to down to metal? Not done anything like this before so any tips would be useful. Planning on using the Land Rover colour code matched spray cans and lacquer. Simon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 a light rub down to key for primer & a good degreasing too. I would paint both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 The LR colour coat is fine, but their laquer is atrocious - it'll craze and flake in a couple of years. You'd be much better off getting a decent laquer from a local autopaints manufacturer/supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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