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Old 03-19-2014, 09:08 AM
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W210 Rust: How Best to Address?

Well, Murray, my 98 E300, goes in today for some rust repair. How much I have done professionally and how much I do myself (with POR-15 and touch up paint) depends on the cost. My guess is that no body work has ever been done on the car.

Where I've noticed rust:

All four wheel wells (only one visible from side)
Trunk lock
Various bubbled spots here and there
Crossmember below radiator

The spring perches look to be in good shape....but I will have them carefully inspected.

I'm not a fanatic when it comes to cosmetics, but within reason I want it done right.

Those of you with a W210, have you found that dealing with rust is a constant ongoing concern? Or if I decisively deal with things at the 16 year mark, could I be set for another 10 years or so?
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