Over the last year i had the Tempra (since the last post), I replaced 2 shock absorbers (were destroyed) and hacked a few minor fixes to get through MOT , but not much otherwise. There are less than +100km on the mileage since i got the car
Next is some body work, as there are few issues :
The Tempra had been in accidents in the past and the repairs were bodged - Some wings and the internal part that holds the radiator and headlights need a bit of straightening
There are small specks of rust in few spots around the windows catching on, and bigger rust area on the bottom of the trunk opening, that need sorting out
The paint is quite worn and could do with a repaint
I found a body shop that are willing to work together with me a little at a time, and not "leave us the car with the keys and return in a few days"
First thing planned is to take out the front and rear windshields and take care of the rust that starts catching in on some spots at the window perimeters
I plan to take out the outer gaskets, then take the car to a professional glass shop who can remove the windows carefully and i will put them aside
After that, i will remove the rest of the plastics around the areas in question so we can start doing work
Any recommendations on the process in general ?
The gaskets are quite worn and hardened etc. How are suitable new gaskets chosen ? (I would imagine that you get them and cut to size yourself, and not as a "kit for Tempra" etc)