Window Rust

[vlmitch]

Hey guys, this is me first post.

i wanted to ask if any one know around how much it would cost me to get some one to get the rust out of to bottom my front window.

i have just bought a vl berlina, i had an executive. my baby has to go , but the berlina is better so ...

[harry3]

welcome
it seems the metal where the glass is glued to was left as bare metal and rust is very common for both the windscreen and back window surrounds

to do it properly, metal needs to be welded in place. or in severe cases the surrounding panel replaced, available from rare spares

before buying a VL, check for this rust, and using a magnet, for poorly done rust repairs

[VL Berlina 5speed]

ive heard off instances where its cost upwards in $700 but i think that was a bit pricey i recon for front only maybe $500ish BUT this can be more or lease as you cant tell how much needs doing till its takin apart,
dont quote me on these prices, best bets going to get a quote at a crash repair shop, most shops hear in SA do it for free

[wood_22]

I had mine done for 900 with a repalcemtent cowl panel Rare Spares put in. And metal put in the pillars. Moine was very severe now its perfect.

[jNINE]

Usually you won't know the price until they start removing glass etc to look at at, as the rust an be hidden and extend down the firewall. But as mentioned, can be up to around $1k. When I had mine done there were only a few tiny specs of rust visible, but it needed new panels welded in and turned out to be a major job.

[vlmitch]

ok, Thanx for the help. by the way i'm in W.A where are your other people.