hi all,
i'm noticing quite a lot of rust bubbles appearing on the inside lip of the all 4 wheel arches. I know this is becoming a more common problem as the cars get to 20+ years, but what is the best solution??
I had them rubbed down and re-sprayed a few years ago but this clearly wasn't a long term solution. i guess i have 3 options:
1) Rub down and respray every few years, but rust will likely get worse and cost a few hundred £ every few years.
2) Get the panels removed, rubbed down, rust proofed and resprayed. I had a quote for this work and came into £'000s. Not sure if they were taking the P. Has anyone on here had this done and advise on expected costs?
3) Replace the panels with new parts (BMW or are there non-OEM options?) and resprayed. Any idea what the 4 panels will cost? Do they need rust proofing or will the new parts already be treated? i guess this will cost a couple £'000. Has anyone done this and advise on costs?
I've owned the car for 10 years, have had the boot sub-frame strengthened and have no plans to sell it so would like to get this sorted properly.
cheers
i'm noticing quite a lot of rust bubbles appearing on the inside lip of the all 4 wheel arches. I know this is becoming a more common problem as the cars get to 20+ years, but what is the best solution??
I had them rubbed down and re-sprayed a few years ago but this clearly wasn't a long term solution. i guess i have 3 options:
1) Rub down and respray every few years, but rust will likely get worse and cost a few hundred £ every few years.
2) Get the panels removed, rubbed down, rust proofed and resprayed. I had a quote for this work and came into £'000s. Not sure if they were taking the P. Has anyone on here had this done and advise on expected costs?
3) Replace the panels with new parts (BMW or are there non-OEM options?) and resprayed. Any idea what the 4 panels will cost? Do they need rust proofing or will the new parts already be treated? i guess this will cost a couple £'000. Has anyone done this and advise on costs?
I've owned the car for 10 years, have had the boot sub-frame strengthened and have no plans to sell it so would like to get this sorted properly.
cheers
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