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Black upright panel between door and rear window

Posted By: respace

Black upright panel between door and rear window - 08/03/2019 17:33

Sorry don't know what it is called, is it an alloy? Rust/oxidisation, is this usually associated with leakage around the logo? Is there a cure?
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: Black upright panel between door and rear window - 08/03/2019 17:42

It's called the B pillar cover, yes it's made of aluminium so does suffer from electrolysis/corrosion, the leaking behind the logo comment you say is not related to this badge, it's associated with the rear quarter Pininfarina badge below.
Posted By: respace

Re: Black upright panel between door and rear window - 08/03/2019 17:49

Thanks Joe, is it possible repair/replace? I'm assuming an alloy would need a specialist primer?
Posted By: Possum

Re: Black upright panel between door and rear window - 08/03/2019 21:54

I removed one of mine and had it repaired and repainted a few years ago.

A bit involved in removing and replacing the cover as a bit of the interior trim needs to be removed first. The "how to" on here is easy to follow.
Posted By: PeteP

Re: Black upright panel between door and rear window - 08/03/2019 23:45

Originally Posted by respace
I'm assuming an alloy would need a specialist primer?


Yes you need an etch primer unless you want to be doing the whole thing again in 3 years. Remove all of the corrosion back to bright metal first.
Posted By: robcal

Re: Black upright panel between door and rear window - 11/03/2019 18:46

Partsworld were selling some for about £25 a few months ago - brand new....
Posted By: respace

Re: Black upright panel between door and rear window - 11/03/2019 19:03

Thanks it appears they may still have!
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