Hi Menders,

My understanding of the sill rust issue our cars have is due to the fact water gets in the sills and sits in there, then they rust from inside out. One way water gets in (I think) is because water runs down the rain rail and down the two pipes at the end of the rain rail and somehow...

These pictures will give you a good idea of what the internal structure of the Sill is on the Mk1 MX5, the MX2 is very similar, they will also show you how a correct repair should be carried out

This car didn't actually look that bad before we cut it open, and even with our experience we didn't...

Looking for a MK1 drivers side wing .Any suggestions best place to look I live in n.ireland mx5 parts say they don't post according to the website also need holder/plinth for screen wash bottle as completely rusted away. Thanks for any help

Hi all. My car is on the road and running well, but has a few bits of bodywork that need doing, mainly all 4 arches. I want to do this work myself, but am a little unsure how to go about it. I have watched a few vids on youtube, but i dont really think i am confident enough to tackle these jobs...

I'm after some side stripes for my Eunos,the ones that have eunos in the correct font.

Having contacted a couple of suppliers,they've told me they can't make them in the colour I want.

I'm going to see a mate in a couple of weeks who makes signs and can get vinyl close to what I'm after!

He...

Hiya everyone. Any one know where I can get a decent full underseal job done on my NA in the Wigan/St Helens area or localish? Thanks a lot

Ahoy hoy all

Finally got the cash together to get my baby sorted properly (sills and arches both sides along with a bit at top of screen). So looking for quality recommendation in the south west/South Wales area (live around Taunton)

Any help greatly appreciated

Cheers

Neil

The mk2 has an advisory on the last MOT of corrosion on the rear sills

I have had a look and the drivers side has bubbles underneath, the passenger side has some smaller bubbling

Question is how much is this going to cost me to get repaired?

I'm working out whether it is actually going to be...

Hi,

Can someone tell me which anti stone chip paint to buy for the sill and what primer does it need?

Thanks
Dave.

I have tin worm on both rear arches , and some where they attatch to the sills. Its not the end of the world yet and i have started to patch up with fibreglass and filler.I will layer up with the fibreglass and when finished will look fine.However i know its better to have new metal welded .
To be...

So whilst inbetween coats in the wheel arch I jacked the whole car up and had a look underneath. I have found two patches of rust that my screwdriver was able to go through at the front of the car, behind the sill, (Im new to this so not sure the name of the part) hopefully the picture will explain...

Hi,

I've only had the car a couple of months but I've done the trackday and hillclimb school in it I bought it for. And it survived...

Anyway its got a months mot left so I thought I ought to start checking it out to see if it would pass. The rear arch is going but its solid under the sills so...

Hi, which rust converter should I buy as I will be repairing my rusty sill soon. Thanks Dave.

Does anyone have any tips / advice on storing a MK1 over winter? She'll be in a garage but it isn't heated and I do plan to run the engine up to temperature every couple of weeks.

Cheers

Hi, I am going to cut out the rust on my Mk1 sill and wheel arch but was wondering how to remove the panel edges that are spot welded like the wheel arch lip. Do I grind away the metal until it leaves the panel behind or do I leave the lip in place and fit the new panel over the top and plug weld...

My car is having the chassis legs welded at the moment, been there all week. Can't get hold of him on the landline. Anyone got it?

I have a 1996 mk1 with good sills etc but have just noticed the inner box section has been crushed most probably by incorrect jacking at some point. Is this likely to cause problems for MOT etc. the metal does seem very solid all around as it is all well protected by waxoyl

Bought some Autotek alloy wheel paint (branded specifically for alloys) from motor spares place just around the corner from me, along with some lacquer. Got home, read the can......and the alloy wheel paint says lacquer top coat CAN NOT be applied afterwards.

It's a semi gloss finish, so I guess...

Does anyone know the paint code for a Mk2 BRG?

thanks

My Mk2 had the near side sill and arch done about 2 years ago, along with a steam clean and waxoil of the underside. A couple of months ago I noticed a couple of bubbles on the drivers side sill and arch. I have been waiting for this to happen and had sussed out a guy to carry out the work. He is...

Hi everyone,

The bad news : I discovered today that my drivers side chassis rail is rotting through. The passenger side looks very solid.
Between this and the early rot on the sills, June is going to be a costly month. :sad:

The good news : Julian - DoctorMX5 is on the case. I am sure she will...

Hi m-ms

I have an NB with a large hole in the side where the door used to be. Door hinges have also been removed from the car and the door (for painting). It's now time to replace everything and my question is 'How do I do it'.

Do I put the hinges on the door first, then put door on the car? If...

Hi guys

So I've been to a couple of places to get quotes for sill repair and arch work.
On a merlot I've been quoted between £1400 and 1600. The latter quote is from a reputable 5specialist based in Herts. and includes two new front wings, sills and arches all blended in.

Is tha reasonable do...

If anyone could provide me with an estimate to restore the following I would really appreciate it:

So my nice shiny car has the lacquer coming off in two zones - on the front passenger wing, and also near the fuel cap, along the top flat panel near the boot...

It looks awful.

Am I looking at expensive paint work here?

Hi all, wheres the best place in the South to get the sills done? I am in London but dont mind travelling a bit. They are not bad but just had some new coilovers/ brakes done at MX5 parts and they reckon its the next big thing I should address. Want a good job done as I intend keeping hold of the...

I do all my work on my drive and this is just a quick guide to show how jo blogs can repair their sills without going to the big boys.

first of all you need to find all the rot and cut it out.

After cleaning out all the rot and drill wire brushing i then give 3 good coats of rust eater...