Looking for help please on a product at bunnings to buy to replace this rusted metal piece, clips onto the sliding door it’s all rusted up
thanks
G'day @RenoFun
Yeah, that'll fit (but don't use that screw again). I drilled a 5 mm hole with a large 10 mm countersink.
I won't paint it. 😉
If it doesn't fit or suit. We can move onto Prototype No.3.
PM me your address - and I'll post it off.
Cheers.
Hi @RenoFun,
That metal piece is likely a proprietary part of the sliding door system, so the best chance of getting an exact replacement would be to contact the manufacturer of the door kit directly and ask if they offer spare parts.
That said, from the photo it looks like the rust is reasonably extensive, but it may not have compromised the structural integrity of the bracket. If it's still solid, you might be able to remove it, clean off the rust with a wire brush or sandpaper, treat the surface with a rust converter, and then finish it with a few coats of spray paint. If it's structurally sound, that should restore its function and freshen up the look as well.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Thanks Mitch! i took it out and will give it a go with your instructions
Sorry, @RenoFun.
That looks more deteriorated than I thought, given that it's missing that section. I would suggest that it likely doesn't have much life left in it. What purpose does it have on the door, and is it still fulfilling it? If you are not able to obtain one from the manufacturer, you might need to have one custom-made.
ah yes it has deteriorated quite a bit, it’s just used to clip onto the second sliding door to completely close the shower (the shower has 3 small sliding doors that clips on together.
G'day @RenoFun and @MitchellMc
What's the 'black' square - rubber?
Any chance of a drawing with dimensions? Looks like a piece of angle iron with a 'rubber' lip to grab at the second door to prevent it moving futher.
I'm happy to try and make something for you - but tolerances might be tight.
And have a slotted hole for the screw - so adjustments can be made.
Just an afternoon thought on the computer with COVID. 😓
Hi @Noyade , Thanks for reaching out... the black square rubber is underneath the small piece of metal (below is the same piece behind from the other slide door.
Hope you recover from covid !! take care !
The depth of the piece of metal looks just 2-3mm
Thank you !
Yep - getting better thank you.
I didn't appreciate how small this is based on your photos above.
Here's the first prototype.
I went with angle iron - that's what your photo appears to be. I was thinking aluminium but maybe there would be little strength left with the size.
It is 25 mm X 15 mm each side. Outside dimensions - not inner.
3 mm thick.
The rubber is 5 mm. Is there rubber on both sides?
What is the thickness of your aluminium door moulding?
What size hole?
Cheers!
oh wow !! thank you the hole size is just a normal screw, i measured the screw length and it was 40mm long so need to get an untrusted one, no rubber on both sides just one and aluminium door moulding: the screw goes in around 2-3cm deep
hi @Noyade glad you are feeling better, the last photo i took shows the second sliding door without issues, the first sliding door has a small plate that sits over that “L” shaped rubber which isn’t broken, so just needed a small piece of metal, sorry for the confusion
Sorry @RenoFun
I admit to being a little confused.
What is this dimension?
Maybe an optical illusion - but the metal and rubber 'appear' to protrude further than the door width?
You don't need rubber?
You don't need angle iron?
This is what I thought the situation was...
Cheers! 🤔
Ohh haha yes i like your diagram, the piece of steel is just the shaded bit.
The depth of the sliding door is just around 20mm, hope that helps 🙂 thanks again
OK.
I made another cut just now. This time 5 mm thick steel - so I can make a good countersink.
If I drill (5mm dia?) 10 mm from the edge - dead centre - this leaves a 5 mm 'lip' on the other side to catch the door?
Is this correct?
Below is 25 mm X 16 mm X 5mm...
Hello @Noyade
Thank you so much for another "live testing" scenario. It's always amazing to see you build these solutions in real time. Let me tag @RenoFun to make them aware of your example.
Eric
Thanks @EricL
If you think it will work @RenoFun - it's yours. Just PM me your address so I can post it off.
Wow thank you !!! @Noyade
Let me go check the size of the screw hole when i get home !! sorry i should have sent that earlier
Hi @Noyade, i wanted to show you the screw that goes into the metal plate, rubber and shower screen door. sorry i only had a chance to remove this just then, cross fingers it works? just wanted to double check
Morning ! @Noyade I received it thank you! will try it and report back. thank you!!!
Hi @Noyade, It worked a treat thank you!!! was a perfect match and grabs the second door!! Wishing you well !! have a great weekend
I'm not sure how/why it works - but I'm glad it works. 😁
Thank you so much, you’re a legend!
