My father's 2002 WRX Wagon started to rust near the rear wheel well on both sides. This seems to be a common problem with this generation of WRX, especially in Northern climates. My parents buy their vehicles new and drive them forever. With 142k miles on this car and a clean bill of health by the mechanic we decided it has enough life left on it to get the rust "repaired." Plus, I was able to get a good deal at the dealership I work at.
Driver side rust. I think we got it just in the nick of time.
Passenger side rust.
Passenger side after the offending metal was cut out and new metal welded in. The body shop also applied duraglass filler to the inside and outside of the repaired areas followed by regular filler. The duraglass is supposed to buy us some time before the rust returns.
This is the driver side after the same repair and some sanding. The entire vehicle also had paintless dent removal while in the shop. The filler above the rust repair is for paint repair from a dent being removed and some paint damage remaining.
More prep.
Prepping for paint. (Wavy look is a reaction from florescent lights and my camera phone.)
Getting closer (more sanding and prep)
I didn't get pictures of every step because I was at work and actually had to get work done
The repair is completed now and the car is back on the road. I will get some pictures of the completed job next time I have the car. It looks great and the paint matches perfectly.
And since this is Bob is the OIL Guy....this car is currently running BMW 5w-30 Full Synthetic (3.5k MI into OCI) and a Napa Pro Select filter. Previous fill was M1 0w-40 and a Purolator PureOne filter (5.8k OCI).
Driver side rust. I think we got it just in the nick of time.
Passenger side rust.
Passenger side after the offending metal was cut out and new metal welded in. The body shop also applied duraglass filler to the inside and outside of the repaired areas followed by regular filler. The duraglass is supposed to buy us some time before the rust returns.
This is the driver side after the same repair and some sanding. The entire vehicle also had paintless dent removal while in the shop. The filler above the rust repair is for paint repair from a dent being removed and some paint damage remaining.
More prep.
Prepping for paint. (Wavy look is a reaction from florescent lights and my camera phone.)
Getting closer (more sanding and prep)
I didn't get pictures of every step because I was at work and actually had to get work done
And since this is Bob is the OIL Guy....this car is currently running BMW 5w-30 Full Synthetic (3.5k MI into OCI) and a Napa Pro Select filter. Previous fill was M1 0w-40 and a Purolator PureOne filter (5.8k OCI).