Boot lid.

Post by **viewsonic1** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:33 am

I am a new MM owner in fact after many years, I have finally got my first (and probably last) Classic Car. Short question, repair panel in steel,or Glass Fibre boot lid complete? Which do I go for?

Post by **chrisryder** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 4:25 pm

Depends how good your metalwork skills are! The steel repair panels are not the best of fits!

Post by **stag36587** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:05 pm

chrisryder wrote:Depends how good your metalwork skills are! The steel repair panels are not the best of fits!

Tell me about it - I had to do some serious fettling.

Ok here's another related question. I have seen many bootlids that stand of the bodywork, particularly the lower half. Is there any easy way to fix that.

Post by **aupickup** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:15 pm

due to the thicker rubber now used around the bootlid

Post by **stag36587** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:15 pm

Mine sticks out and I haven't even fitted the new rubber seal yet! Am I right in thinking that many bootlids seem to particularly stick out on the lower RH side and if so why?

Post by **MarkyB** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:49 pm

Probably twisted from being pulled on when open.
Or they may just take on a twist from only being supported on one side.

Post by **viewsonic1** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:47 pm

Thanks to all who have replied to my posting. But back to my original question, do I get my steel boot lid repaired or is a glass fibre panel adequate as a replacement? Will it paint up ok? Will it look as good as a steel lid?

Post by **simmitc** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:17 pm

I believe that ESM now press a complete new steel boot lid, should be better than GRP.

Post by **stag36587** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:15 pm

But expensive!

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