factory spoiler strikes again!!

[s13sucksalot]

Okay, got my S13 in August of last year. noticed rust washoff coming out from under the spoiler. I was like "crap...". pulled off the spoiler, and found i have a BIG rust hole. Since i didn't have the cash (still really don't), i havn't replaced the hatch or had it patched, i just put clear duck tape over it. Ghetto i know, but it keeps the water out... Which do you guys reccomend i do? None of the salvage yards in my area have 240's. Should i just pay someone to cut out the rust and put in a sheet metal plate? Or start looking for a new hatch?

[gogg]

carbon hatch with a lexan window

[s13sucksalot]

yeah, if only... anything reasonable?

[mmatl16]

yeah, if only... anything reasonable?

carbon hatch with a lexan window

[s13sucksalot]

where can i find it?

[mmatl16]

i dont know.

google it or something

[nismofly]

well you lose your rear windshield wiper and defroster, you have to be very careful with the hatch, if you drop it too hard it will break and such

but if you really want theyre like $700 at enjuku

[mmatl16]

good job nismofly

[s13sucksalot]

i really don't want something that expensive, should i repalce the hatch, or just patch it?

[nismofly]

do you have any pics of your current hatch?

if we could take a look it might make for an easier decision

[Fenvy]

you should replace it, don't mickey mouse it. Imagine water go through to the spare tire department and rust thaqt out too, yummy

[s13sucksalot]

this is what happens when factory workers get lazy....

[s13sucksalot]

here's a closer view of the rust....

[Bruno240]

which ever one is cheaper, go to some paint shops and see what they would charge.

Im thinkgin patching it up will be cheaper bc they will just have to paint a small spot. If you get a new hatch you might have to paint the whole thing if its not white.

[corn322]

wire brush the rust off, primer it, then put the clear tape on.