W126 rear rust and repaint
 

I know that there’s a huge “it depends” angle to this - need to see in person, depends upon hidden damage underneath, painting is contingent upon prep, etc.

Long story short, what’s the rough range of cost for a w126 rear windshield rust repair, and a repaint with good quality?

I know you can get the sky’s the limit on repaint. I know the car could be rotted extensively. But assuming not... assuming reasonable levels of quality and best practice... does anyone have firsthand experience? Would like to bound the trade space. I know it’s a range.

See attached pics for why I’m wondering - a vehicle I found relatively local that I’m considering to buy.

I estimate $2000 of work. +/- $500-1000.

Thanks!

This is only a few panels, but I think a whole repaint is prudent. Including silver lower cladding.

https://i.imgur.com/WWnzbvUl.jpg

This is all that can be seen for under-the rear windshield, maybe a dime size. Couldn’t feel anything from the inside reaching in, but who knows how far it has spread if it’s broken through the paint.

https://i.imgur.com/X8zwPiDl.jpg

Only other major thing that would need repair.

https://i.imgur.com/bvWKrl0l.jpg

I would be very cautious on this one. The car has been repainted in a very poor manner. I suspect there could be a lot of rust under this one. I would look for one with a better body.

I didn’t buy it. Many white w126 cars with white paint exhibit those cracks fwiw...