hi Swedish,

Thanks for the picture references and commentary. Much appreciated.

I will be interested in how the matting works out for you. I was hoping that someone who had used this product in the past would make a comment. It is its durability that is of some concern. The website for the product is full of testimonials but I would still like to hear from someone who did a repair, preferably a windshield repair, ten years ago without welding and that the repair is still holding.

I had some bodywork done on my 242 about eight years ago now by a professional body shop and the rust is coming back around the join between the door opening and the rocker panel [just aft of the door in a 2 door car]. I know that rust is difficult to control and I don't blame the shop [part of the repair is still holding] but I do want the repair to hold for at least eight to ten years.

Regardless, I value your input.