R32 Skyline Rust Repair
Saving Godzilla from North Jersey's Salty Winters.
At Panas Auto Body, located in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, we recently completed an extensive rust repair job on a rare R-32 Skyline GT-ST. Rust began peeking through the rockers of this imported beast, and we knew just what to do to make sure Godzilla survived its battle with corrosion.
For drivers in the Sussex, Passaic, and Morris county areas, New Jersey's winter roads pose a significant challenge. The salt used to melt ice and snow can wreak havoc on your car's metal components, leading to rust that can destroy a vehicle from the inside out. What many don't realize is that if rust is visible on the surface, there's often much more hidden underneath.
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The only way to truly eradicate rust is to cut out all the affected metal and replace it completely, which is exactly what we did for the Skyline.
Our team began by grinding down the rust spots, carefully assessing the extent of the damage. Next, we cut out the corroded sections, ensuring that no rust was left behind. Since body panels for Skylines remain difficult to find stateside, we fabricated a custom replacement section, seamlessly welding it in place for an OEM caliber finish. Finally, we smoothed out the welds, prepped the area, and applied a fresh coat of black paint, perfectly matched, for an undetectable repair.
The result? A flawless restoration that preserves the iconic R-32 for years to come.
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If you're dealing with rust damage from New Jersey's tough winters, or restoring a rare classic to its former glory, you can trust Panas Auto Body for a permanent rust repair in North Jersey.
It's Never Just Surface Rust.
Rust just started appearing on the rocker panel of the R32 Skyline. This is an extremely common area for older Japanese cars to start showing corrosion. Rust is like an iceberg, the part you see is only a small fraction of what's there.
When In Doubt, grind it out.
Some quick work with the grinder reveals the depth of the problem. A rust spot barely the size of a dime was foreshadowing a much larger problem underneath. All of the surrounding metal was completely removed to prevent the corrosion from returning, permanently.
Fabricate, weld and smooth.
Since this R32 is such a rare bird stateside, body parts are tough to come by. That's no problem for the pros at Panas. We fabricated custom panels to fit , welded them in place, ground the welds smooth and recreated the body lines with minimal body filler.
Prime, paint, finish.
Like it never happened.
We finished the job with a flawlessly blended finish, ensuring that this R32 remains on the road for decades to come. As with all Panas Auto jobs, our rust repairs are all backed by a lifetime warranty against workmanship defects of any kind. Long live Godzilla!
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