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hey guys, i finally decided that the water intrusion that i'm experiencing is coming from a rusted section that i've discovered in the rear part of my rain guards above the doors. it was pretty well covered with touch up paint so i missed it the first time around. there's not much of a rusted spot, but i can see water draining in when i pour a little over the area. i was thinking for a solution to this to use a fast-setting epoxy once i get all the rust cleared out and treated, and then touch-up paint over the epoxy. would this work, or does anyone have any better ideas? thanks in advance!
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The rain gutter cracks are a continuing problem all '80-96 Bronco owners have to deal with at some point. Ford made a repair kit many years ago, but it's no longer available. If you find something that works, let us know. If you find a paint-and-body man that will guarantee his repair, give him your money.
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yo, as Steve advised...and here is what others have tried in the past:
http://www.voy.com/1154/229.html
As you'll see some say JB Weld is ok for a DIY/cost savings repair, temp or maybe permanent in nature.
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And, look at my new Big Bronco Site what the US Border Patrol Union had to say about these cracks!
Be well,
http://www.voy.com/1154/229.html
As you'll see some say JB Weld is ok for a DIY/cost savings repair, temp or maybe permanent in nature.
.....
And, look at my new Big Bronco Site what the US Border Patrol Union had to say about these cracks!
Be well,
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what did the kit from ford entail? mine has some kind of sealant on it and it looks like it was painted over, so is there any way to acctually fix the problem, i accept for a 1100 dollar body shop repair?
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I dont know if this makes sense to anyone, but couldnt I just put some of that spray on/roll on bedliner stuff there in the recess? It should seal permanently, right? I dont think I have a leak there, but I have noticed a crack that runs the whole length of them. Maybe where it is welded on?
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I've tried the JB weld - not a hope of lasting for more than a couple of weeks. There's just too much stress. The only way to do it properly would be to weld (a local shop quoted me $150 for just a plain weld). A plain weld of the seam is ok, but depending upon how much off roading you do, is still a limited fix. The best way I've heard is to remove all rust, fit a piece on the inside, tack weld it in place from the outside, weld it in on the inside then finish off the outside. If you pulled out the headliner, removed the top yourself, & did some prep work, you could get it done fairly cheaply (even cheaper if you've got access to a welder or a friend with one & can bribe him with bevys! 
). I haven't actually done this to mine yet (both sides leak) but as soon as I can get a welder will post on how it goes.
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). I haven't actually done this to mine yet (both sides leak) but as soon as I can get a welder will post on how it goes.Casper
1990 Bronco XLT 5.8L 31x10.5x15 Kumho M/T's, 4" Trailmaster lift
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Those border patrol guys know NOTHING about vehicle design - they're full of (%@&!
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i thought that was kinda odd, i have never seen a bronco like that before, and anything is repairable. Like a Tahoe could take a bronco off-roading any way. But i guess if you dont maintain a vehicle at all wierd stuff can happen.
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i'm thinking that an epoxy would be the best best, after all the rust is cleaned out. either that, or i'm thinking about using some of the 3M 5200 Marine Adhesive Sealant. i used that stuff for things on my boat when it was built three years ago, and god knows i've nearly destroyed it seven times over, but the 5200 sealant is holding beautifully. and that's including a monthly dip in saltwater. plus, it's flexible. anyone see any reason why i couldn't use that, and then perhaps paint over it to make a semi-clean job of it?
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i just "fixed" mine a month ago. Used a bondo mesh to cover the crack, then used the bondo with fiberglass in it to cover it and sanded it down. Got it freshly painted and it has held so far. I don't expect it too hold much longer, but I'll just put some silicon caulk or something in there when the cracks show up again. i'm hoping the cracks in the bondo will be small compared to what I covered up.
if you can get it welded!
if you can get it welded!
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How in the world do you get at the inside of the roof near the rain gutters? I took off the headliner to have a look, but there's an inner sheetmetal "roof" that prevents any access to the outer roof where the rain gutters are. Ideas?
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