WINDSCREEN PILLAR REPAIRS | spitfirerestoration

Rust between seams

After removal of door seals and A-post rubbers the rust was revealed between the two layers of steel.

E-Sticker

E Sticker position noted and carefully removed to use for a pattern for reproducing new ones.

Channel Removed

Spot welds were drilled and braze top and bottom ground away to allow removal of channel, a small section underneath had to be made.

Paint stripping

All paint was removed from the bulkhead side and A-post and rust treated.

Sound metal

Luckily the pillars on both sides were in good condition and just the channels were rusty.

Channel replaced

This shows what happens when moisture gets between the layers of metal.

Nearside complete

New channel welded in and sealed with tigerseal to stop water ingress.

Bulkhead & A-post

All paint removed from the bulkhead and A-post area and primed.

Paint preparation

Paint edges are feathered to make ready for filling and priming.