M-j-b
Club Member
I am in the middle of stripping my 280, in almost perfect condition (4 thumb sized rust spots)
As i am having the entire car resprayed, I am currently stripping it down. BC coilovers etc.
So i am removing the wings,
I found what appears to be the joints of multiple panels at the base of the A pillars.
Hidden with seam seal, needless to say the seam seal had allowed water ingress.
I am very fortunate that this car is from California and has been in storage since 96.
If you havent removed your wings, I strongly suggest whipping them off and checking these points.
I appreciate most are restoring or protecting their car. But if not, as a newbie I recommend having a look...
I am lucky, both sides are only surface rust.
I have treated and the body shop will sort the rest for me.
As i am having the entire car resprayed, I am currently stripping it down. BC coilovers etc.
So i am removing the wings,
I found what appears to be the joints of multiple panels at the base of the A pillars.
Hidden with seam seal, needless to say the seam seal had allowed water ingress.
I am very fortunate that this car is from California and has been in storage since 96.
If you havent removed your wings, I strongly suggest whipping them off and checking these points.
I appreciate most are restoring or protecting their car. But if not, as a newbie I recommend having a look...
I am lucky, both sides are only surface rust.
I have treated and the body shop will sort the rest for me.