It depends on on where the "bubbling" is. If it around the headlight rims, or body surface caused by a neglected stone chip, then those are easily fixed. If it is at the bottom of the doors, around the wheel arches, or in the sills under the doors, then it is more serious and will take a major effort to fix it right. Most of the bubbling I have seen comes from re-rusting of poor repairs and this is very bad news.

Many times these cars have problems because the seals around the glass and trunk leak and allow water into the interior causing the floors to rust. This can be fixed, but it is expensive.

If the car has serious rust problems, keep looking.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe