Thoughts please SLK200 R170 low level wheel arch corrosion

[LadyPenelope]

Hello,

We have a 2004 R170 which is in very good condition, low mileage etc. It has been a super reliable motor but now alas we are seeing some low level corrosion in areas around the wheel arches,i.e the inner lip and up front, on the leading edge where it meets the bumper.

Obviously the market value of this car isnt that much so the dilemma is what to do, how much might it cost and where to take it.

We are in Manchester.

To me there are a few solutions;

Do nothing and just squirt all areas with waxoyl or similar to lock out Oxygen and hopefully arrest its progress.

Sell/trade in the car

Get it treated. But would it be a lasting solution, what could be done, how long would it last and how much is it likely to cost ? I think all four archas need cleaning down,treating and repainting. I'd say its low level at the moment maybe 3 or 4 /10

Thanks all

 

[sonic]

Get a quote for the work, add it to the value of the car.
See what you can buy for that sort of money.

 

[Wighty]

I don’t think the car will be worth much at all as a sell/trade in .
I would do what you can diy to slow/stop the rust and keep the reliable car going for as long as it remains a good car .

 

[brandwooddixon]

I'd be tempted to look at a DIY option and then use Malcolm's wheel arch trick to make it last longer on the arches. He used some Mini roofing trim filled with Waxoyl clipped over the edge of the arch lip so that its hidden from view.