has any one used the front valance panel vfrom rare spares? how do they fit and are they steel or fibreglass?
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, Nov 06 2009 10:40 PM
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Posted 07 November 2009 - 12:46 AM
Hi im fitting one at the moment its made out of steel as for fittment seem to be good so far i just got a little more trimming to do on the car then weld it on
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Posted 07 November 2009 - 05:01 AM
Yeh I have fitted one,it fitted up great and very easy.
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Posted 07 November 2009 - 09:33 AM
Does it go from panel to panel?
The picture looks a bit too short.
The picture looks a bit too short.
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Posted 07 November 2009 - 09:42 AM
yes a good fit..does need slight trim but far better than fibreglass
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Posted 22 May 2025 - 01:23 PM
When spot welding the valance to the rad support; what are people using inside the valance panel? YouTube suggests Por 15, Rustoleum or Carboline multi-gard GP 48, but there’s mixed reviews on them. Would anyone have any recommendations or suggestions?
What about the best weld through primer for under the spot welds?
Is spraying the rad support and valance panels with anti chip stuff like Wurth the done thing before applying the black satin topcoat?
I’m obsessed with rust protection so any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Nick
What about the best weld through primer for under the spot welds?
Is spraying the rad support and valance panels with anti chip stuff like Wurth the done thing before applying the black satin topcoat?
I’m obsessed with rust protection so any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Nick
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Posted 23 May 2025 - 01:30 PM
Upol copper weld through is popular, though I prefer zinc based. Personally I would bare metal and etch prime with 2k epoxy, excepting the spot weld areas. Anything on top is a bonus, as the epoxy is impervious. Maybe a 2k stone guard such as Raptor. Never used it myself.
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Posted 27 May 2025 - 01:32 PM
Thanks Clay, what brand Zinc based weld through do you recommend? You mean bare metal the repro Rares panels, right? So the black stuff they coat them with has to go?
Good advice on the stone guard layer, thanks again.
Good advice on the stone guard layer, thanks again.
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Posted 27 May 2025 - 11:18 PM
Thus one from Upol
https://www.repco.co...d-al/p/a5722241
Definitely remove the coating back to bare metal.
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Definitely remove the coating back to bare metal.
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Posted 28 May 2025 - 04:44 AM
Cheers Clay, thank you.
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Posted 17 September 2025 - 08:56 AM
When attaching the valance to the rad support; does anyone know how to properly address this gap here?
It looks like an epic way to collect water in the valance.
It looks like an epic way to collect water in the valance.
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Posted 17 September 2025 - 05:30 PM
Worrying about nothing. Plenty of water will also get in via the big holes for the indicator wiring directly above the indicators.
Just ensure the insides of that valance area is well rustproofed and the drain holes are clear.
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Posted 18 September 2025 - 02:13 PM
Yeah right. No wonder the old one was rusted to buggery.
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