rockford33 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this yet. I have an 05 GT, 77k miles. The paint is starting to bubble on the rear quarter panel, right at the seam where it meets that little lower piece (that is just above the side skirt). Took it to a body shop today to get an estimate, which was $1000 to cosmetically fix it (basically get down to metal, some corrosion protection, re-paint and re-clear). Guy said it may last for another couple of years, but the inner and outer fender have separated and the rust is forming inside. He said the proper way to fix it would be to have the entire rear quarter panel replaced, but didn't give me a quote for that (I can only imagine how much $$$). He honestly told me I would probably be better off selling the car in the spring before the rust got too bad. Not sure what to do. I love my car (I like the style much better than the new body) and I haven't had a car payment for years. Anyone else have this happen and did you get it fixed and how? I don't want to cover up the problem, but it didn't sound like an easy fix at all. Thanks, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_j Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 some body shops can weld a new piece of metal where they do the body work. this should save money on replacing the whole rear quarter panel. theres not much else that can be done about rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockford33 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 the shop I went to mentioned that, but he also noted that it would be difficult to get the lines correct in this location, and that welding in a patch introduced other problems. He didn't elaborate what the "other" problems might be though. I might go and get a second opinion, but the place I went to is a top notch body shop in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_j Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 i would get at least 3 different shops to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 i would get at least 3 different shops to look at it. I agree. Perhaps this guy just didn't want to put that much effort into the repair, because it truly is a decent amount of work. It's nice to know Subaru is now going 4 generations strong, where every car rusts in that exact same spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I am conducting an "experiment" in which I would remove the bumper slightly every 6 months and powerwash the crap out of that area.... It makes sense but I am not sure if it will help inhibit rust... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 You got any pics. It will help. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005legacy2.5i Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Doesn't Subaru have a rust warranty? Something like 5 years unlimited miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypher0117 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Doesn't Subaru have a rust warranty? Something like 5 years unlimited miles Does that apply to all areas? I have a small spot on the roof of my car that I just noticed was starting to bubble. Right now its probably the size of a nickel but the quote I got to fix it was $1400! Seems a bit high for such a small spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005legacy2.5i Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I have no idea, I read it somewhere on here. Call your dealership to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Does that apply to all areas? I have a small spot on the roof of my car that I just noticed was starting to bubble. Right now its probably the size of a nickel but the quote I got to fix it was $1400! Seems a bit high for such a small spot. Thats way to high, but I can see why.... Normally bodyshops dont blend on the roof since its hard to make it blend properly, when doing roof repairs they usually end up painting the whole roof. But that being said.... I got my entire roof resprayed for 350 dollars and its better than factory IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilliant sleeper Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 ^ You had to get your 2010 Legacy resprayed? or are you talking about another car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolan21 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this yet. I have an 05 GT, 77k miles. The paint is starting to bubble on the rear quarter panel, right at the seam where it meets that little lower piece (that is just above the side skirt). Took it to a body shop today to get an estimate, which was $1000 to cosmetically fix it (basically get down to metal, some corrosion protection, re-paint and re-clear). Guy said it may last for another couple of years, but the inner and outer fender have separated and the rust is forming inside. He said the proper way to fix it would be to have the entire rear quarter panel replaced, but didn't give me a quote for that (I can only imagine how much $$$). He honestly told me I would probably be better off selling the car in the spring before the rust got too bad. Not sure what to do. I love my car (I like the style much better than the new body) and I haven't had a car payment for years. Anyone else have this happen and did you get it fixed and how? I don't want to cover up the problem, but it didn't sound like an easy fix at all. Thanks, Neil That's strange I have the same problem in the same location. At first I thought it was from an accident that didn't show up on the carfax or the dealer never mentioned. At least mine hasn't started rusting yet. I'll have to keep an eye on it during the winter with all the salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 ^ You had to get your 2010 Legacy resprayed? or are you talking about another car? My 2010 Legacy.... some enormous bird shit landed on my roof and baked on for about 6-8 hours while I was at work and caused the clearcoat to crack... Now I go out and check on my car at lunch to make sure it doesnt happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodax Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Is this a common problem? I don't want my beloved Subaru to be rusting as well. Any pictures will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockford33 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Here's a couple photos of the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Oh wow, that is not good. Do you think it may have to do with accumulation of salt/water during the winter? I know old Hondas used to rust in that spot all the time, but not sure about Subarus. That is a shame that is happening, but any good bodyshop should be able to fix it for not too much money, GL X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Half the problem is that rubber piece which you have off for the picture. That piece of garbage is what keeps all the shit up there to begin with. At first I took them off between every wash, but finally gave up and just chucked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimfast Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Half the problem is that rubber piece which you have off for the picture. That piece of garbage is what keeps all the shit up there to begin with. At first I took them off between every wash, but finally gave up and just chucked them.thats an interesting theory.. i may try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballaholic Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Half the problem is that rubber piece which you have off for the picture. That piece of garbage is what keeps all the shit up there to begin with. At first I took them off between every wash, but finally gave up and just chucked them. he is right it is the rubber piece. its a very common problem in the honda community. I dont understand why dealerships install them, it just traps water which can from rust. I have taken the rubber piece off of every car i own and have not had any problems since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Too bad you're too far away, I'd get you a deal on bodywork/paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 27, 2011 I Donated Share Posted March 27, 2011 Yeah, I took the rubber pieces off a month or two back, and there was a bunch of crud in there. I can see why that would cause rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 It's very common area for MOST cars to have rust there. Why? Cause factory undercoating robot doesn't seem to get undercoating right over that lip and moisture/salt/contaminants accumulate there over years and eat away metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnout8488 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 +1 To taking off the rubber sh*t. First mod I did the second I bought my '05. They were on for 4 years and I wasn't going to let them stay any longer. Rip them off ASAP. My friend has an '85 Civic that (at the time) had 11,000 miles. It still had the rubber fender strips a few years ago, and he was moaning and groaning when I tried taking them off. The car has 45,000 miles now and both fenders are rusting out. Mint car, rusty fenders. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brthtkg Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I don't know peeps....seems like Subaru would decent enough to cover it since it is 5 years or unlimited mileage...take to a dealer and check. It never hurts to ask and all they can say is NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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