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    Default hatch hinges

    hey all, did some rust repair in the hatch area. I removed the hatch for access, ended up with similar repairs as Brock here
    http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...=1#post1820745

    In putting things back together, I see there's definitely some metal on metal action. Is there anything aside from shims that should go between the body and the hatch hinges? Just wanna make sure I don't introduce more opportunity for rust/corrosion to start back up.

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    Never seen anything but shims under the hinges. If everything is painted/sealed well there shouldn't be any more opportunity for rust/corrosion than other locations. I guess you could caulk around the hinges if you wanted, but I have never done it myself. Good Luck!
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    Default rust outs under 41 year old hatch seam sealer

    Not intending hijack. Posted to help in preservation of our cars and is related to hatch hinge area.
    Just finished hidden rust repair in the hatch roof corner.
    Water leak from rust out under seam sealer into car.
    http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...=1#post1914187
    Last edited by gr79; 10-29-2019 at 01:52 PM.

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