How I Fixed Rust Around My Mk2 Golf's Rear Light Cluster

Join me as I take on the challenge of repairing rust on my wife's Mk2 Golf! In this video, I'll take you through the entire process of cutting out the rusted metal around the rear light cluster, fabricating and welding in new repair sections, and giving the area a fresh coat of paint. As a novice, I'll share my tips and tricks for tackling this project, as well as the lessons I learned along the way. Whether you're a fellow Mk2 Golf enthusiast or just looking to learn more about DIY car repairs, this video is for you. So, let's get started and bring this classic car back to its former glory!
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[@Hassan123H]

Nice video 👍🏼

[@shintoSNR]

Fair play to you having a go and not doing a quick edit of it full of filler, personally I would have come in from behind and spot welded in new steel in there and strengthen up the light mounting part again with new steel from behind. You could of then filled the rust holes with weld onto the new steel and grinded it back. I was surprised that your gasless mig did not burn holes in it ! I had one years ago for a few weeks and it was only good for 3mm thick steel upwards !

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! My gasless mig will go down as low as 30A. I bought it specifically for this reason. And this car definitely deserves to be treated to some new metal instead of a bodge.

[@anthonyhayes5587]

Cracking work. I scrapped a mk2 with rust in these areas long ago and then I learned to weld myself. I use a black and decker finger sander to get in the awkward areas. Think it was £46 but honestly it's been great. Great for trimming down patches too less aggressive than a grinder.

[@anthonyhayes5587]

You using gasless? In my experience I struggle to weld thin metal without gas. I use old co2 extinguishers with a basic regulator on. You can't knock your welding using gasless it's hard work.

[@wsmallridge]

Great work nice job

[@Endfloat]

Thank you!

[@wockah1]

I watched your heater matrix vent fix video. I am hoping to attempt it on mine today. Thanks

[@Endfloat]

Good luck with that.

[@richhunt8307]

Very interesting to watch.. thanks

[@Endfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@stereojam77]

Fair play to you! great job

[@Endfloat]

Thanks very much!

[@Dave_Stafford]

Enjoyable video.

[@Endfloat]

Thank you!

[@diytech1008]

Every little piece of metal the you grind and fly away ignited in flames, its 100% a rust starter whatever it lands in ones it gets moisture. Is best to cover those sparks to get inside the vehicle 🤷‍♂️

[@davyp7107]

You to young for Blue Peter lol

[@Endfloat]

No I'm not! I'm 41!