Val Demar Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 So much for being a SoCal car I have some rust issues to be taken care of on my 2010. I get it I should a wire brush, sandpaper, and some elbow grease to get as much of rust off and cover with primer and maybe paint. I am not sure if it's safe to use a rust treatment eg Permatex as they typically contain some sort of acid which may do more harm than good long term. I also feel it's a problematic spot due to the seam there and moisture and the rust will come back sooner or later. There's probably at least some corrosion under the glass, but I don't think I'm removing the rear window for this. Any suggestions on the best course of action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrider28 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 There's an older thread from about a year or so ago around here somewhere that covers this exact topic. Keep searching and you should find it. Personally I'd go to a decent body shop and have it fixed right. I'm sure it can't cost that much and usually top notch shops will warranty their work forever or at least 5 years. That way if it ever happens again they fix it for free which is more the reason for them to fix it right to being with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Demar Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 How do I know I found a top notch shop? As you say it's a small job so most shops will likely just want to do the very minimum, cover it with paint and take my money. This location is normally hidden by the trunk lid, so a less than perfect paint job is not an issue, that's why I think a DIY route is as good or better than giving it to a shop, even if the end result doesn't look as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 The rust probably started under the rear window. To fix it correctly the rear window needs to be removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrider28 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 The rust probably started under the rear window. To fix it correctly the rear window needs to be removedThis^^^ is exactly why I suggest a shop do it. And a top notch shop will warranty their work, shoty shops that just want your money won't. Trust me I'm all about DIYing myself but sometimes it takes professional tools and techniques that us DIY guys can't afford or do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Demar Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 The rust probably started under the rear window. To fix it correctly the rear window needs to be removedI'm afraid you're right. Even if not started there it probably went under. I guess I'll have to take it to a shop after all. The roof can use a new coat of paint due to a shoddy work fixing a past bike rack accident by the previous owner, I guess it may all work out well after all. Sort of related, the aftermarket tint has bubbled up on the rear window. It's it a good idea to have a tint shop work on the window while is out? Long shot, but anyone has any recos for a reliable paint shop in the west SF Valley to Thousand Oaks area in Los Angeles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Demar Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 This^^^ is exactly why I suggest a shop do it. And a top notch shop will warranty their work, shoty shops that just want your money won't. Trust me I'm all about DIYing myself but sometimes it takes professional tools and techniques that us DIY guys can't afford or do.You guys convinced me. Off to Yelp I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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