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MattismodderX
10-26-2009, 12:55 PM
Well, ive had this rust problem ever since the first winter i had my car. it went from not too bad, to horrid, to ye gads theres a 24"x6" patch of rust/sheet metal exposed. i tried to the best of my knowledge to remove the excess rust and apply rustoleum, but its coming back.. and its deeper then i ever imagined. it keeps getting progressively worse, and winter is right around the corner, just waiting to eat the rest of it. at this point im not even sure what to do to stop it from progressing further. ive tried sanding everything down and painting whats left...3 times, but it keeps getting worse and worse. help! (fyi, its a lot deeper then the pictures portray.

anything that looks bumpy was rust xD
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9591/1026091245a.jpg
the sheet metal is a curtain for the mass amounts of oxygenating metal
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7064/1026091244.jpg
its even rusting behind the side skirt! ahh!
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/7963/1026091245.jpg
whiterider00
10-26-2009, 02:03 PM
thats no fun. i found quite a bit on the underside of the rocker panel a few weks ago. i cleaned it up the best i could and then covered everything i could see in por15. as bad as yours is tho, looks like a whole lot of metal is gonna need to be replaced. good luck.
bdyman
10-26-2009, 03:49 PM
sorry to see the rust issue, my advice would be to wait on the mods of this section to give you the advice on the repair
TheEdgeofSanity
10-26-2009, 03:51 PM
:ninja: wow sorry to hear about this rust issue, any plans on how to fix this??

lol, smooth....:p
Th0r
10-26-2009, 03:58 PM
Well bdy doesn't know so I'll give it a shot.

Nail file, Glad cling-wrap, and Elmer's glue.
bdyman
10-26-2009, 03:59 PM
wow!!
can you give me a step by step instructions on this so my next i-car class i can give them this info so they can update their systems as well
i would really appreciate it
TheEdgeofSanity
10-26-2009, 04:01 PM
lol, i would suggest finding a color of play-doh that matches your car and then just mold it to the car and you're all set!
bdyman
10-26-2009, 04:02 PM
yes!! yes!! thats perfect advice, its noted and ill pass it on to my boss and i-car as well
thanks for helping me out
Ttop191
10-26-2009, 04:06 PM
:haha:
:emotlol::emotlol::emotlol:
kwhauck
10-26-2009, 08:51 PM
sorry to see the rust issue, my advice would be to wait on the mods of this section to give you the advice on the repair

Being a moderator is mostly about stopping silly quarrels, flame fests, and any other general rule breaking. Hopefully when a question is posted a valued member with experience in whatever area the question is in would willingly post a response. Like i have for a long time about supercharger and 3400 stuff, without ever being a moderator.
Bad99Olds
10-26-2009, 09:01 PM
I can haz bondo?
Nate's Alero
10-26-2009, 09:04 PM
I can haz bondo?

i does :p
Caboose73
10-26-2009, 09:20 PM
Just cut out the old sheet metal/rust and glue a new piece over the hole then bondo the seams and blend it in with rattle can paint wont even know its there and probably on cost you like 50 bucks
billytheman1188
10-26-2009, 09:23 PM
your not going to stop it unless all that metal is replaced....and thats a BIG job. so your car is about 2-3k to fix properly...right bdy? its around that isnt it? i mean thats a lot of hours to fix the car...
Nate's Alero
10-26-2009, 09:23 PM
cut it out, weld new in, grind off, paint done :coolio:
You forgot primer dumb ass.
undecided02
10-26-2009, 09:32 PM
just cut the old sheet metal out, spot weld/ rivet in a new piece and use some glazing putty to smooth the seams. I did both sides on my car in stainless steel paneling, no rust after that.
Ttop191
10-26-2009, 09:38 PM
It is problems like this that make me want a delorian :yahoo:
billytheman1188
10-26-2009, 09:58 PM
just cut the old sheet metal out, spot weld/ rivet in a new piece and use some glazing putty to smooth the seams. I did both sides on my car in stainless steel paneling, no rust after that.


true....but he can do it and make it look good.....lol
MattismodderX
10-27-2009, 12:57 AM
damn. i have 0 body work skill. what tools am i gonna need for this?
kwhauck
10-27-2009, 07:56 AM
then don't do it, this type of work takes a lot of experience and you doing it yourself will only end in bad results and typically more money to spend to fix the original problem plus what you messed up.....

take it to a body shop / thread......
MattismodderX
10-27-2009, 10:09 AM
well i dont exactly have money to take it to a body shop. ok better question. with my amount of 'skill'. any ideas to help slow it down at least?
Gr1m
10-27-2009, 10:23 AM
you could try por-15

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=por-15
MattismodderX
10-27-2009, 10:30 AM
thank you gr1m for a response tailored to my level of knowledge. :lol: will most likely end up ordering some
mrmike
10-27-2009, 02:38 PM
Another solution: replace your doors, trunk and hood with color mismatched ones from at least 3 other Aleros. Replace a few rims with bare steelies, grow a mullet and put a "that shit'll buff out" sticker on your rear bumper. Don't forget to remove the exhaust!! There now your car will look very nice with the rust :)
p.s. I feel your pain:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w312/lethalSakura/rust1.jpg
bdyman
10-27-2009, 03:51 PM
the rust is pretty bad, ya might want to take it for a estiamte somewhere
let us know how it turns out
Nate's Alero
10-27-2009, 04:05 PM
oldnuts tampered with my post.. lol


you guys have rust issues!

(i do too, i took off my Sskirt, and it literally fell apart...)