Rear Light Clusters

While working on the inside, I’d noticed that the rear lower panel, that houses the rear lights and number plate had been ‘taped up’. I decided (wish I hadn’t) to have a little look underneath. Here’s what I found.

Both corners were like this, and the light clusters smashed beyond repair. Off to Halfords for some P38 compound and wire mesh body repair kits.
Using the ‘try it bit by bit’ method I managed to build up a new corner out of the P38, and after an initial sand down, found it didn’t look too bad.

A bit more careful sanding and some Fiat Punto off white car spray it was ready for the new light cluster (bought from the nice people at Premier Towing centre).

Bingo, a new corner where once there was nowt
Even the lights worked!! Amazing what you can do in two nights (one hour per corner.).