The signature FTO roof rust?

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:49 pm

From what I've heard and read it seems like there's a fair few FTOs going around that either have, or had, the bubble-like rust on the roof exterior. So I was just wondering if anyone on here that's had this problem has gotten their's fixed/removed and how much did it cost to get it done?

louiszhu · Post by **louiszhu** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:17 pm

It sounds i have the same problem as yours, there is a row of bubbles on my roof...so annoying

rhapsody · Post by **rhapsody** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:18 pm

Hi, I have the same row of rust bubbles, would really love to know if anyone has solution to fix this that will not cost me a kidney.... thanks

J · Post by J » Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:04 am

sigh... yeh its quite common on ftos with sunroofs.

ive been quoted from 2-3.5k for a fix. including removal of rust rewelding paint and patchup.

with the declining car purchase value of the fto and mine being preety bad im not going to bother anymore as ive been told the only way for me is to reweld a hold new roof or get a roof skin from japan which could take months.

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:59 am

J wrote:sigh... yeh its quite common on ftos with sunroofs.

ive been quoted from 2-3.5k for a fix. including removal of rust rewelding paint and patchup.

with the declining car purchase value of the fto and mine being preety bad im not going to bother anymore as ive been told the only way for me is to reweld a hold new roof or get a roof skin from japan which could take months.

Was that an average from multiple quotes or have you only asked the one place?

Post by **Bennoz** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:11 am

I was quoted $500 for welding & a lick of paint - providing I pull the roof lining out & get all the glue out.

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:25 am

Bennoz wrote:I was quoted $500 for welding & a lick of paint - providing I pull the roof lining out & get all the glue out.

thats cheap, It cost me about 1.5k to do the above, get rid of all the glue, welding, etc. Been fine ever since.

Post by **Bennoz** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:54 am

I've gotta get it done badly, the car's been sitting dormant outside for a year now, one of the bubbles has burst through the paint

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:21 pm

I wonder if anywhere would give us a group discount if all us Sydney roof rust victims took ours in to get done at the same time? lol.

pete_gpx · Post by **pete_gpx** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:18 pm

Yep, my old FTO had some fairly decent sized rust bubbles. Luckily my new one doesn't seem to have it, although it is the same year model.

FTO84 · Post by **FTO84** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:04 pm

Mine's got the same issue - a 95 GR - no sunroof... only just starting to come through though - was not there when i bought her - the glue used to fix the skeleton to the shell retains moisture so will come through along the beams of the roof - a early lancers had the same issue.. Have had quotes between 1.1 and 1.5k so far - thats to get them to remove all the glue also cause i CBF'd (that and people get nervous [rightfully] when i get near a car with a spanner, screwdriver or any other piece of metal that's not a key)...

roof replacement is an option - but expensive - from what i've heard, welding it out is a perfectly ok option - just make sure they are a decent place & get a warranty.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:35 am

I got mine fixed when I got the spray job done, had to go back about 5 times for them to get the roof right. You dont need a whole new roof welded in but it is not an easy job to do at all.

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:31 pm

I have like 2-3 smallish bubbles....time to worry ?

Post by **dstocks** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:51 pm

As a first step, at least remove the glue:

http://www.completefto.com.au/CompleteFTO.asp?hid=199

FTOs with a sunroof are much harder to do because there are 2 extra lines of glue and a subframe that needs to be removed to repair (drilling out spot welds).

rasumadu · Post by **rasumadu** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:06 pm

hmmm never heard of this glue business, please enlighten me?...mine aren't all that noticeable but i've been quoted $600 to have the bubbling removed and the roof resprayed from A pillar to C pillar

nathan · Post by **nathan** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:08 pm

mine doesnt even have a sunroof and its rusting??

should i fix it or jus simply sell it??

alternativly i like that idea of a group discount

Post by **dstocks** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:09 pm

they use glue to separate the subframe from the roof skin. Problem is it holds water and rusts the roof out from the inside. the link above tells you how to remove the glue

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:10 pm

I8A4RE wrote:I got mine fixed when I got the spray job done, had to go back about 5 times for them to get the roof right. You dont need a whole new roof welded in but it is not an easy job to do at all.

What did that cost you? And how of it was to fix the roof?

Also, what type of place/s would be best to get quotes for this type of thing?

rasumadu · Post by **rasumadu** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:39 pm

aaah i see now...hmm, don't these car manufacturers spend x amount of money on research & development lol...

Fulltiltorgasm · Post by **Fulltiltorgasm** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:27 am

correct me if im wrong but i believe they addressed the problem in the facelift models ??

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The signature FTO roof rust?

The signature FTO roof rust?

Me too! rust on roof sucks