rust

I've been looking at a well-maintained W202 1998 C Class that's for sale. I thought I had checked the obvious, but I missed the condition of the OSF jacking point :doh:. It has rusted badly, and has clearly then been used to jack the car. The rubber pad has been pushed into the sill, with lots...

Been to see a 1998 C Class W202 that's for sale. Mechanically looks and sounds good, but the tin worms have been busy. 96K, with good history. No evidence of MAF replacement. Bottoms of all doors are rusty and door skins are starting to peel. The rubber/plastic trim piece under the...

Hi, I have a rusting nearside rear wheel arch on my 2003 CLK. I know this is a common problem. I have tried a couple af reputable local body repair companies but they didn't want to touch it. Anyone have experience of a company in the Aylesbury / High Wycombe area that could be trusted to do a...

Hi all, I have a Vito 115, owned from new 04 reg, initially serviced/maintained by MB dealer but was so poor had the servicing done at a local garage once the warranty ran out. That said, the van still went to MB dealer for major works. My problem is rust & lots of it. My initial query to MB...

Is it impossible..... I have bubbling on all 4 now, I have no idea what the price would be...I'm UK based, but is it a hard DIY...I mean could I buy a hand held grinder, prep, etc. then spray myself...I'm not after perfection it's a 1999 320...just get rid of the bubbles and she'd look a lot...

Hi The inside lip of my rear wheel arches is bubbling slightly. Ia there any Mobilo cover for this? (full mb serv history, 2004 car). Also, weirdly, the rear wheel arches seem to be lined with a felt-like material - what the hell is that? Is it typical?

I recently had a service on my 2003 E270CDI and it was reported that there was extensive rust showing on the underbody. Before I find myself sitting on the floor can any member recomend a rust treatment service in the Warrington -Chester area . I have read conflicting reports regarding the...

One Austin Rushworth has launched the following petition on the government website:- Vehicle corrosion warranties Responsible department: Department for Transport I would like to see all car manufacturers legally forced to honour the full term of their anti-corrosion warranties...

Spotted this in a car park a while ago. :D

Anyone know a good bodywork/ rust specialist in or around Belfast?

Hi everyone, got a 2002 w210 model black mercedes. The bottom of the drivers door, the drivers side front wheel arch and around the boot button are becoming rusty and bubbly....is it possible to repair and what kind of costs would it be I know without looking at it it may be difficult to give a...

Hi, I have a little bit of rust on the front wheel arch of my W124 Estate that is getting progressively worse. If the car keeps going I may get a replacement panel next year but in the meantime I'm looking for a quick and cheap fix to tidy it up and make it last a little longer. I was...

What is the best product to apply to the rust to change its state and stop it spreading on the outer rear arch? Back in the day I used a product called Trustan on a mark one Jetta and it turned the rust to a solid state and the rust did not progress. Any help is greatly appreciated...

Hi, I recently bought a 1973 r107 for 3k (which I love) but during the health check at a good local mercedes specialist it was found to be have been repaired underneath with fibreglass and they took out the seats to see the whole floor found several holes which had been hidden. I have been...

I was doing some random searching of cars and vans for sale and this was one of them!

Just incase anyone is interested, I'm just finishing off my doors on my 02 vito front and back both sides with galvanised steel sheets, it came out a lot better than what I thought it would. The cost for both sides all in all £100 ish, although that will still sit in primer until the rest...

hi guys i am in a dilemma my car is in the body shop right now having the gen 2 amg rear bumper and side skirts along with AMG lip spoiler. The bodyshop have said best to do the arches now while bumper and skirts are off and have been quoted 250 each side?? :dk:is that right? also the...

I would like to get the g wagen resprayed. She has very little rust but some blemishes through stone chips and some seriously bad touch-ups by previous owners. I also need to get my old 911 sorted which will be a major task, however I am concerned that there is a 'porsche premium' levied by...

I hope this isn't a really stupid question...... I own a 2001 C180 Sport Coupe with 65k mileage. When I moved to Germany 2 years ago, the bodywork was immaculate. After one winter here, rust has sprung up all over the wheel arches and in other small areas. I know the winters are harder here...

...on a w210 (of course). Hole on the nearside: This is the offside...a rotted beam under the tray below the headlamp: Surface rust on the off side: The worst bit cut out: New metal being fitted for size: That corroded beam...