UPDATE: So 4+ years later this quick repair appears exactly the same. The car has seen plenty of miles, salt, and track time with no ill effects. Obviously, if you have a nice/valuable car go get it professionally repaired but I’ve been busy enjoying this crappy Miata!
Let’s fix my beater Miata. Keep in mind this car cost $1000, so no this isn’t a professional repair. However, this video should guide you through the basic process of repairing rusty rocker panels (or sills) on a NA Mazda Miata (Mx-5) or similar vehicles.
Disclaimer: Remember, I’m just a guy in a garage that likes to mess with cars…not a trained professional. Use tools and this guide at your own risk. Due to factors beyond my control, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user.
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very good video!
Dang, your ride is rusty. At least it was before you started repairing it. Good job!!
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that really gave me some confidence to want to do this, thank you!! also is that the waterford hills track?😂
Nice job done 🙂 However, please use gloves when doing this, the metal parts are extremely sharp when brushed dude.
Really nice job! Really obnoxious and un necessary music!
all my rockers got a golfball size whole atleast,will appreciate the guide here to repair!
The inner panel needed cutting out it had a rust hole,just repairing over something that's going to rot out in the end.
The work is shit you should remove the rust inside
Great video for a cosmetic repair, , unfortunately this repair will not go thru a UK MOT.
Repair needs to be continuously seam welded anywhere not originally spot welded.