Originally Posted by
javensbukan
That's correct!
Yeah, it looks like the previous owner didn't see the rock chip until it started to rust, which sucks as it could have prevented a more expensive repair.
I've already went around the entire car and Fluid-Filmed any exposed metal or latches / bolts to keep it okay until I get it rust checked after I have the roof repair done.
My Mirage also had super-duper brittle paint, I made it a force of habit to just go around with a touchup pen a few times a year.
The next on the to do list is to find a blank "Micra" front bumper blanking plate, which is turning out to be harder than expected, as my local dealer doesn't have them and can't source one, so i'm thinking i'll have to hit up junkyards to see if I can find one of a wreck somewhere. If anyone has a spare, I'd gladly buy it off of them!
IN worse case, why not put a euro style fake license plate ? they don't look so bad.
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