Rear arch rush

RyanSL500

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Your Mercedes
2002 Mercedes SL500 and 2014 Mercedes C220
F075BDDC-E393-4EE9-A611-A19C49FF1FFD.jpeg I’m sure it doesn’t surprise anyone here, but my 2002 R230 SL500 has developed rust around the rear arches. It’s not noticeable but it definitely needs doing before it develops and gets worse!

Has anyone got any experience with a body shop who are happy to deal with rust? I know rust seems to be a big no no for quite a few body shops!

I’m in the Hampshire area but I don’t mind traveling a little if it’s somewhere recommended.

Here’s a picture of my SL500 and my C220 (which I don’t have to worry about mechanical or rust issues with!)

Cheers,

Ryan
 

LostKiwi

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Midlands / Charente-Maritime
Your Mercedes
'93 500SL-32, '01 W210 Estate E240 (RIP), 02 R230 SL500, 04 Smart Roadster Coupe, 11 R350CDi
Long way for you to come but we used an excellent place in Daventry....
Rust is gone and paint was perfect match.
 

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