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[Mrblonde]

Hey all

I have recently bought a 316i lux and i was advised to join e30 zone cos u guys know your stuff!

my car is great condition but the scuttle panel has rotted through on both sides of the wiper blades! a friend hold me its a common e30 problem!

my question is, is it a bugger to fix and costly at a body shop????


Hope to get to know u all and u make me feel welcome

any help would be fab!

Rob

[Simon]

Hi mate welcome to the zone!

Depends on where the rust is, is it near the windscreen seal, or is it further down toward the bonnet seal? If it's near the bonnet seal any good body shop should be able to repair by cutting out the bad bit and welding a new piece in place.
If it's nearer the windscreen then it's a windscreen out job, my local bodyshop uses a fitter to remove the screen, and is covered by insurance, if he breaks it, he replaces it.

As for how much it will cost, then it varies wildly depending on where in the country you are.

[Mrblonde]

Hey dude

Thanx for the advice!

As for the rust it is in both areas you described! looks like its taken quite a battering!

How can you prevent it happening again?

[Demlotcrew]

How can you prevent it happening again?

Having new metal put in and lots of pannel seal!

(Welcome)

Andrew

[jonmsm]

Post up some piccies of the rust and hopefully we can see how bad it actually is and suggest a good course of action!

Jon