Cutting out the rust...

[robfly]

Thanks for the info .

 

[Naraic]

The old wings:

 

[toby1]

Blimey, they're worse than mine.

 

[Naraic]

The key problem is the way the underseal has peeled back....and general lack of protection at the front.

 

[toby1]

Must take some pics of mine today as the "before".

 

[Frontstep]

So thats a pair of genuine Mercedes Benz panels.
Why would anyone want to buy another set of those wings ?
Not suprised people choose different makes.
Mercedes should hang their heads in shame looking at that.

 

[golota]

Could not agree more. I was a loyal customer but after what happened with Merc in 2K in respect to rust protection I have decided to not buy anything from this maker.

 

[Corned]

The old wings:

I've got to say that's absolutely dire. Penny-pinching at its worst. Look at how the original factory-applied underseal is only in a narrow strip (which presumably just about covers what would be directly exposed under the wheel arch). No thought to the rest of the panel - in particular up towards the front too - where all the weather and crap hits first...

Truly terrible.

 

[Frontstep]

Your right its appalling MB are still getting away with this atrocious quality.

 

[Corned]

Notice how inconsistent it is too. On the o/s wing the strip of underseal starts about 2 or 3 inches further back than the other side. Coincidence that this is the worst of the two panels?

I can justifiably use my favourite word in this case - execrable!

 

[Frontstep]

I mentioned on another thread about edge corrosion and those wings clearly evidence the problem.

 

[Benzworx]

Forgive me for jumping in , but what is the stuff that Clive
recommend ??.

Secret formula !

 

[Benzworx]

Thanks , I've heard Bilt Hamber do something good for applying
to corroded metal , any experience of this ??

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