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James Russels · 07-26-2017, 11:10 PM

Hi everyone,

Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/rLmoN

I recently found a rusting paint chip where the roof of the car meets the windshield. The body shop I contacted quoted me between $650 and $750 because it would require removal of the windshield.

Does anyone have experience with DIY rust/chip repair? My understanding is it would be sanded down until there is no more rust, coated with a sealant, then painted over. I don't mind if it doesn't look perfect, I really just want to stop the rusting and not pay hundreds of dollars.

Really appreciate any feedback, thanks.

07-26-2017, 11:10 PM	#1
James Russels Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 59 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quoted $750 for a paint chip repair - Need advice Hi everyone, Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/rLmoN I recently found a rusting paint chip where the roof of the car meets the windshield. The body shop I contacted quoted me between $650 and $750 because it would require removal of the windshield. Does anyone have experience with DIY rust/chip repair? My understanding is it would be sanded down until there is no more rust, coated with a sealant, then painted over. I don't mind if it doesn't look perfect, I really just want to stop the rusting and not pay hundreds of dollars. Really appreciate any feedback, thanks.