How Bad is this Rust?

[AlbertoE31]

Didn't think it was too bad...then again, I'm not much of a body guy :(

How much should I expect to spend on fixing this?

Thanks





Edit: I woulda put this in the Body & Paint subforum but it doesn't seem like many people are in there :(

[tcheb]

what you see is only the tip of the iceberg.

[AlbertoE31]

^ fml

[mikeedler]

what you see is only the tip of the iceberg.

this.

depends what level of repair you want done. To do it correctly, I would bet your going to be up in the $600-800 range at least. to just get it looking good, I'm sure if you shop around someone would do it for around $300. Those are the prices over here in Germany, I bet they are pretty similar over there

[Vivek]

Looks like the passenger side lower quarter panel of a convertible, in front of the wheel. If you want, I can cut out the section for you and you can get the clean piece welded in.

[BobombETA]

Looks like the passenger side lower quarter panel of a convertible, in front of the wheel. If you want, I can cut out the section for you and you can get the clean piece welded in.

This is the way to go. It's still gonna cost you to have it welded in, but it's the right way to do the repair.

[AlbertoE31]

Looks like the passenger side lower quarter panel of a convertible, in front of the wheel. If you want, I can cut out the section for you and you can get the clean piece welded in.

Yeah, man, that's exactly where it is.

I would take you up on your offer but I do live a over a thousand miles away :(

[Threehz]

You may find having Viv ship it is one of the easiest and cheapest solutions...

[flyboyx]

to get a good idea of what you are looking at rust wise, you really need to take the seats out of the car, lift up the carpet and take a good look at the floor pans. i bet you are in for plenty of surprises other than just that one spot.

[tcheb]

Over here in Seattle, cutting it out, fabricating a replacement, welding it in, priming and painting, I'm sure would be close to $1500 at a reputable shop.

It's impossible to tell without first assessing how far the rust has spread. And to find out you need to start removing the paint and chasing the rust.

What will most likely happen is someone will tell you that they'll do it for $500 to lure you in and then once they start doing it, they'll keep finding more rust and the bill will just keep climbing. At that point you'll be too deep into the job and will keep bending over more and more until they suck every penny out of you. That's how it is with rust...

[illest318i]

This worries me about my car.

[Blendercloud]

You may find having Viv ship it is one of the easiest and cheapest solutions...

^ this x 1,000

If he's got a guaranteed clean piece he's willing to part with you're over halfway finished already.

[SubDad]

to get a good idea of what you are looking at rust wise, you really need to take the seats out of the car, lift up the carpet and take a good look at the floor pans. i bet you are in for plenty of surprises other than just that one spot.

This too. I'll never buy another E30 without lifting the carpet.

[jeffnhiscars]

The extent of rust damage and the range of solutions are rarely obvious. Note the RF 1/4 panel..same spot as the OP



This is what was underneath it


The repair


and the end result


Not the best shot of the fix but it is as new.

The replacement fender was not just the same color, but was the same month and year of production. Total Cost: Fender $40; POR & fibreglass $25

[TimKninja]

All this front fender talk seems irrelivant. The rust is on the rear quarter panel .

I'd say like $4-5 Hundo to get that patched up nice nice.