Rear arch rust 172 cup - advice needed

[Hoppovr6]

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a 172 cup and have found one that's mechanically fine, has a detailed service history and has had all belts & dephaser done by Ktr last year but there is an area of bubbling on the o/s rear arch. From reading the buyers guide rust appears to be uncommon, would it be a case of cutting out the effected area and having new metal welded in to fix? The seller has provided the attached photos.

 

[The_Pirate]

That wouldn't put me off tbh

 

[adamlstr]

It may have had a repair in the past, but as Danny said, it's not that big-a-deal. For me, it would depend what I was going to use the car for.

 

[cjgower]

Mine has the exact same issue in the same spot. Some useful answers here: http://www.cliosport.net/threads/how-to-repair-this-ugly-looking-rust.768921/

It didn't put me off, although it will need cutting out and welding if you want a proper fix as no amount of filler and waterproofing from behind will stop the bubbles coming back as i've learn't the hard way.

 

[Hoppovr6]

Thanks for the quick replies! That gives me a bit a reassurance. It will only be used as a weekend toy with the possibility of the odd track day....But would won't to get it sorted sooner rather than later as it will annoy me every time I get in the car!

 

[lee M4RSH]

Every day job for a welder that.
Shouldnt be hard for them to repair.

 

[imprezaworks]

It will have had a repair at some point, no big deal if done well etc. The amount of crap that collects behind the arches is a lot. Get my girlfriend to clean them once a month. Should be fine.

 

[Rob669]

Funnily enough on mine where it was repaired after a minor crash about five years ago it's fine, but the other side that's never been touched is a bit like the one posted by the OP. Also check the area round the fuel cap for rust. Pleased to read this can be sorted though.