anb957

My 99 wagon has had some rust bubbles in the location pictured for the past 2 years. Had no history of accidents when I purchased from 2nd owner. The rust has bubbled so much now that the driver's door trim piece hits the fender so I took it to dealer and they say it has previous body work and will not be covered.

Can I simply sandblast this area and repaint to at least temporarily stop the rust--i know it won't be pretty. There is absolutely no rust (surprisingly) on the inside of door or fender. Thanks for any input

<img src="http://www.photodump.org/stored15/rust.jpg">

1heartaudiworld

warranty is for peforation only, as in must have holes

suffer_grndprx

I brought it up to service: The service manager was on vacation each time.
-Now I am off my CPO warranty.. but have it documented for early in my purchase.

Is this worth pursuing?

Kingttr

something outside of the manufacturers hands (something punching a hole through) So what if he punched a hole through and then put salt or other chemicals on the hole to spead up oxidation/rust process and then took it back. Would they say something different then?

anb957

ture, but they said even if perforated they would deny because of previous bodywork

anb957

rust in its late stages perforates the panel--that is what they are referring to

anb957

but CPO may give you som slack

Kingttr

them and point out that its been rusted for a long time and has finally perforated the panel.

jguthrie

How can you have a perforated panel while the paint and galvanic coating is undamaged?

anb957

hehe, i don;t think they pay out too many rust claims