MX5 Sill and arch repair - How to guide - Miata - Part 1

A full start to finish how to guide for Mazda MX5 rear sill and arch repairs
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[@yvesmaetz4839]

Thanks a lot for this series of video. Did that last summer. Up to this stage, we did nothing wrong...

[@magnus4379]

Lovely! Looking forward to the next part

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

Next part should be out later this week

[@ianrichardson5160]

one of the best videos yet, spot on

[@gregorrose8935]

Very helpful!

[@garyashby5314]

I'm surprised you don't use an auto VIP when repairing your MX5 . This method of tilting the car would be perfect for you and make your work so much easier

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

That sort of thing is only really suitable when a car is striped down to a bare shell

[@garyashby5314]

The auto VIP bolts to the vehicles hubs . I use mine regularly to weld sills . It's presents a really convenient angle to weld and prevents the operative being showered in sparks . I can send you photos if you want to see it in action

[@andypandy955]

Very clever lad Roy great video looking forward to part 2.

[@Robinmuk]

Gloves! I can't believe you don't wear any. I use close fitting leather ones for any work like this. Edit, I just typed that as he cut himself!

[@tjmarshall8129]

Great video, much prefer seeing the work in progress rather than before and after!! Understandable it takes alot of time to record and edit. Keep up the great work!! Happy Christmas Guys!

[@paulhughes3961]

Thank goodness my MX5 has had a sheltered life, it's still very clean and solid underneath. Super cool video, thanks.

[@leyiron]

Great stuff. Can’t waitTo see the next video. Makes me wonder how much work mine might need one day.

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

Thank you, the next part should be out later this week

[@garyashby5314]

What's the make of the magnetic light you use . Is it rechargable

[@TechThrowdown]

Very nice video guys. Glad you made it. I began cutting mine a week ago. Fortunately not requiring arch work just outer skin and inner sill at the rear. Very happy to see you guys cut near the swage line like I have 😂

[@loafdad]

Wow wish I could hammer like Roy 😁 This is a great video, thanks for sharing your skills and methods guys.

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

he is fast on the hammer!!

[@paulburke643]

Great video chaps. Why not fit a whole new wing?

[@Yunosurodosuta]

What kind of grinder wheel do you use?

[@markw8139]

This is awesome..! I remember coming to visit your workshop to get work done and MOT. Glad to see still lots of work..After 2 year out and Ignis ownership looking for a mk2 here in Netherlands..Learning how to weld in case of future problems..Helps a lot👊

[@RacingGB]

how much does a repair like this cost?

[@nisaim6599]

been waiting for this forever! thanks, great video :)

[@robertwilkinson7566]

Excellent video looking forward to part 2!

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

Part 2 should be out later this week

[@Scrubworks]

It'd be really cool to see a video of ways you have to prevent this corrosion coming back in the future; cavity waxing etc.

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

We can't give everything away ;-)

[@CasperRound]

How much would a repair like this set you back?

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

Best to send us an email through the website with photos of your rust areas, we will then be happy to give you an estimate

[@nic1586]

Where can you get those sill end plates and rockers I can’t find them

[@andrewwww7684]

Where's Jim?

[@kkeennyyboii]

How much does a rust repair job like this cost?

[@keithbowman5679]

I have a 57 plate Icon and all four wheel arches are beginning to bubble again! At what point does it become more economic just to replace the panel completely? I reckon I have around £2k worth of work or more on a vehicle valued around £2k.

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

It would b best to email us photos so we can give you an estimate for the repairs

[@bvward]

Looks good to see the method behind the repairs... How's Roy's new rear diff behaving?

[@royedwards-ransom7989]

Diff is holding up well more power to come soon

[@fostre257]

When should we expect part 2?

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

hopefully later today :)

[@robbiehulin8001]

How much would this tend to cost ?

[@lightsuplightsdown3018]

it's best to email us at [e-mail] with photos for an estimate

[@michaelwharton7573]

Where are you guys based?

[@royedwards-ransom7989]

We are based in east Sussex

[@michaelwharton7573]

@@royedwards-ransom7989 That’s a shame I am in Lancashire. Never mind.