993 bodyworks

[markstevenson]

Hi Guys, I’m new to 993 ownership and the forum having had a 3.2 in the 90’s.
There are a couple of minor rust blisters on the rear flanks of the 993, plus a couple of other small, almost imperceptible dings and the usual stone chips. The car has done 114k miles so no surprise.
Question: is it important to get these things sorted to preserve the bodywork (from slowly deteriorating). And as it’s not a rare car (value estimate £40k) would having the sides and bonnet resprayed negatively affect value?
Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[markstevenson]

Hi Maurice, thanks for the speedy response. It’s a bog standard 1994 C2. These blisters are just on the wheel arches to the front front of the rear wheels. Little bit on driver side rear screen as per usual. Not sure about the rear chassis legs under the quarter panels...the car had the 111 point check so hopefully no nasty surprises but they don’t go in to detail on body work.
Plan on taking the car to a specialist for a proper inspection and estimate and will go from there. Sound advice to save up and have it done properly ??

 

[kingroon]

It’s a bog standard 1994 C2.

Nothing Bog about a Standard C2 [] although I get what you mean, I have a '94 Carrera 2 [8D]

I have had quite a bit of bodywork repaired or replaced on my 993, so know that feeling. My advice would be the same as Maurice, and have it done properly at a reputable Body Shop..

Unsure whereabouts you are in the UK, but I can recommend either RGA in Vauxhall, London or Impact Bodyworks in Sussex, near Haywards Heath.. If you fancy a read about it, check out my Blog at https://kingroon.blog

Sometimes though, you might just be better off replacing the whole Panel, for peace of mind..