Boards
The sides are an eternal problem for GAZelles after the 2003 release. Whether the manufacturer skimped on metal or the paint was of poor quality is unknown. But be that as it may, the bodies are rotting. And for the very next year of operation. What to do about it?
First of all, the idea of painting comes to mind. Yes, the method is not bad - after all, now water will not penetrate directly onto the bare surface, and accordingly, the spread of rust will stop. But not in our case. Water flows down the awning so that it gets into the inside of the sides. And they rot from the inside. What is the solution to this issue? There are several ways:
- Anti-corrosion treatment with Movil. The composition is used to treat the insides of the boards. As car owners note, there is an effect, but it is insignificant - there is more adhering dust than result.
- Replacing metal sides with aluminum ones. The new “Nexts” began to be equipped with these. But the trouble is that such sides cost almost half the body itself.
- Do-it-yourself GAZelle onboard body repair. The process involves making a new frame from sheet metal. Such a homemade board will last a very long time. Even with a thickness of 2 millimeters, it will be resistant to through corrosion and mechanical shock (especially important for those who transport building materials). The structure is installed on factory hinges. The advantages of homemade sides are strength, reliability, long service life. But there are also disadvantages. In particular, it is the appearance. But car owners have found a solution to this problem. They lengthen the awning, hiding behind it the entire cavity of the homemade sides. It looks like this.
Floors in the body.
Hi all. The topic is common. We are changing the floors in the body. Or rather, we don’t change it, we rearrange it. I had them covered with a moisture-resistant OSB board. But after almost 3 years of operation they are getting tired. Or rather, they rubbed through
