Door removal - rusty screws

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v8250

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I'm going to be removing the driver & passengers doors from my D90 to replace the door screws with a security set, clean the area up, fit new hinge seals & shims...and re-align the doors. I'm expecting them all to be rascals to remove and 2no screws have messed up cross heads. Are there specific techniques and/or tools you've used when completing this?

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v8250

PS already have PlusGas, MAPGas and impact driver at the ready
 
Plus gas and impact driver shifted mine, well all bar one which I drilled the heads off then get mole grips on the thread fine and it was okay then.
I replaced with stainless fixings but I cheated out on the hinges and they are now rusty :(
 
I replaced with stainless fixings but I cheated out on the hinges and they are now rusty :(

Therein lies a problem...the existing hinges are not rusty, I had planned to buzz these back and repaint. I really like the alloy billet hinges out there but, by Jove!, they're jolly pricey. Have noted that YRM offer st/st hinges...I like the idea if these with the security plates, simply paint up and fit and save a few ££££'s https://yrmit.co.uk/product/stainless-steel-front-row-door-hinges-land-rover-defender/
 
Pentrating oil every day for a week. On the inside if you can get a tube to it. Impact driver. Then drill head off. Heat the bit sticking out, poke a hole in one of those soldering mats, more penetrating oil (shocks it and gets drawn in as it cools) them heat again and mole grips.
 
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