R171 boot lid rust

[Blobcat]

I noticed recently that in the top left corner of the boot (under the plastic trim that holds the numberplate lights and boot release) that there was some rust…

I took off the interior plastic trim (trim tool to removed the inner plastic pin on the 4 press in retainers) to access the 2 x 8mm nuts that holds the external black plastic trim that holds the number plate lights.

Below is the rust once trim removed - limited to the seam it appears.



A little bit on the drivers side (and a tiny bit around the boot release handle (not pictured)



Cleaned it off with Dremel as best I could



Then applied some Kurust treatment



After that dried, primer



And then some “tough black”
I might touch it up with Tansanite Blue, although I don’t have a touch up, so that will have to wait.



I’m going to put some ACF-50 and/or Waxoil behind the trim before I refit it.

 

[mioba]

Good Job. Strange place for it to rust

 

[Blobcat]

Good Job. Strange place for it to rust

I think the plastic trim rubs on it slightly, it’s also exposed to road salt and traps moisture so all great catalysts for rust

Just waiting for the paint to dry…

 

[Blobcat]

“Fairly” invisible unless you go looking for it





I also took the opportunity to lubricate the lock mechanism from the inside whilst I had the trim off. Did the external and keyhole natch…

 

[peterws1957]

Neat job that!

 

[00slk]

No 'AMG' badge Russ..........seriously shocked!!