silvergray951

I have come to the conclusion that no amount of fiberglass and seam sealant will seal up my 951's battery box compartment - it just keeps leaking right onto the DME when it rains. So, I'd like to get it professionally repaired by welding in some new sheet metal.
Can anyone recommend a good body shop ... one that hopefully will not break the bank either.
I live in Bellevue so one on the East side would be even better

Thanks in advance,

iborroel

I have heard from local Audi owners that Queen City in Redmond does some great work. I have no experience with them so I can't tell you how big of a hit your wallet will take.

reactor2

Have you tried pouring a thin layer of fiberglass resin onto the surface?

michaeldean

The original repair (done by the DPO or a body shop) was badly done. They cut out two large pieces of corroded(?) metal, roughly underneath where the + and - battery terminals are. Instead of then welding in new metal, they simply glassed over the entire area. I tried glassing it all up again but water is somehow seeping under the fiberglass and then dripping from the area where the metal was cut out. I suspect that it is coming from the area of the drain channel – and I cannot get in there to reseal it.
I have an appointment with Queen City body shop tomorrow for an estimate … I’ll let you guys know what it comes out to.

Matthew West

One of my friends was an insurance adjuster for a few years. When I needed body work I asked him who the two best shops in the area were. He said Bellevue Auto rebuild and R&R. They are conveniently located right next to each other. I have used them both and preferred my experience with Bellevue auto rebuild.

87951CJN

So any updates on how the Queens City visit went?

jim944s2

My friend John is the welder at Fordahl motorsports, go talk to him, they might have seen that before. Or, they could likely make a recommendation.

silvergray951

The quote came in at just a hair below $1000.
Heck, that's almost the cost of a Vitesse Racing MAF kit
I think I'm going to put a bit more effort into solving the leak myself. Its sealed to the point now (after reglassing and applying seam sealer) where only a drop or two ever leaks in there now, despite tossing buckets of water in the battery compartment. Almost there...
Cheers,