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    Rust and Your E46

    Not really sure where to put this, but I thought a thread about rust issues and possible body work solutions might help some people (me)... I have mine the two classic BMW spots.




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    Sorry, but you need to clean that down and paint it. There's just not much you can do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Avetiso View Post
    Sorry, but you need to clean that down and paint it. There's just not much you can do.
    +1

    I had a small spot on my passenger side rear doorsill right where the door closes. Water drains through there and it led to some nasty little rust bubble. Took it to my paint shop up the street and he cleaned it up, treated it and repainted that section of the doorsill.

    Just take care of the rust sooner than later because once it starts it will only get worse.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Newjack View Post
    Just take care of the rust sooner than later because once it starts it will only get worse.
    exactly. do it now.
    peter

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    Just for reference how much do you think a job like mine would cost?

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    Quote Originally Posted by E_Rak View Post
    Just got reference good much do you think a job like mine would cost?

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    The doorsill one looks minor, probably $150 based on prior experience. The rear quarter panel is going to be pricey. I can't tell from my phone what color your car is, but if it isn't jet black, its going to be difficult to "blend" the paint across the quarter panel and make it look stock. Most likely you will want to respray the entire quarter panel to avoid having the paint look funny. Talk with a recommended body shop and see what they say. If your in MD I would say take it to Eurowerks, Sarven knows his stuff. Good luck and feel free to ask any other questions. I've recently had a decent amount of paint and bodywork done on my car to bring it back to a stock appearance.

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    Car's Oxford green, not really a common color but it's quite dark.

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    Life is rough (rust)

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