Hi Alan,
Along with the option of replacing the fender with new ones is the
option of cutting the old fender back to a place where there is no more
rust. There are Patch Panels available to allow the replacement of just the
damaged area. The new Patch Panel is welded into place, then the fender is
repainted to match the existing paint.
As far as removing the old fender, depending on the adhesive used, it
can be devilishly difficult to remove - often requiring heat applied in
large quantities.
But the above is just one more option. You might find a used fender
with a good lower section allowing you to make your own patch panel.
Regardless of which you decide on, I suggest you put a coating of POR15
on the interior surfaces - they are normally well hidden and susceptible to
rust so anythng you do to slow the rust monster down will be rewarded. You
should talk to the POR people and ask what new products they have. POR is
designed to go on over rust (Paint Over Rust) - if you have no rust it may
not adhere as well as some other products.
Good luck -
Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 3:02 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Repair fenders or replace?
> My front fenders are starting to rust right at the bottom behind the
> wheel, I think this is a pretty typical location for rust on a W123 from
> what I've seen. It is all the way through on the drivers side, just
> bubbling the paint on the passenger side.
>
> Thought about cutting out the rust and welding in some new metal, or
> would it be just as well to replace the fenders completely? That is
> pretty much a bolt-on job right?
>
> Are new fenders available?
>
> Allan
> --
> 1983 300D
>
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