I noticed rust starting to bubble the paint on the drivers door of my 230k, it appears to have started behind the door molding and slowly has progressed to the point where it has become a bit visible where the door indents for the molding. You have to have a good eye to catch it, but it is there, and it inevitably will spread.

My question is, is there such a thing as a successful rust repair process, OR are they basically just "band aids" or temporary fixes until the rust inevitably comes back?

I'm not that worried about it, because it is isolated on a replaceable panel (the door) and not on the frame or rear quarter panel, which requires major surgery to replace.

Should I just look for a clean rust-free door as a replacement, or should I talk to a body shop about repairing the existing damage on the door? I want it done once, and done right.

What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance,

George

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George Androulakis

Former Mb's:

1990 500sl R129 - 76k Original Miles - New project - Follow the saga http://90r129.blogspot.com/
1990 190E 2.6 148k mi (sold)
1989 420 SEL 246k mi (sold)
1995 C220 175k mi (sold)
1992 190e 2.6 74k original miles (sold)
2000 c230 Kompressor 122k miles (RIP)
1996 C220 149k mi (sold)
2000 C230 Kompressor Sport 127k (sold)

Current Cars:

2009 Mercedes c300 4matic
2006 Mercedes s430
2005 Jaguar XJR
2003 Cadillac Escalade