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    Posted: 08 Jan 2018 at 10:35am
Hi all,

I'm after some cost effective rust treatment advice. I bought the car when rust spots were already present, one of the front wings has started bubbling, there are a couple of spots on the outside of one rear arch, and a fair bit of rust on the other arch on the inside just above the side skirt.

Mechanically I'm competent but have no experience dealing with rust. I garage the car and only take it out in good weather so I don't need a complete weld in fix as I'm sure I can maintain it but a more cost effective way.

Recommendations of any body shops welcome around the midlands area also and any DIY solutions welcome.
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hi.
When the rust worms start to eat away at the wings / arches the only way is cutting it out / replacing panels. rear arches will have probably gone rusty behind the side skirt. 
With rear arches is to clean the back of the arch lip out of all the mud/grime let it dry out & then you could try a rust treatment to help slow it down from spreading but with rust it is very difficult to stop once it starts.
They are common places to rust on E46's

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rich
1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
2011 E90 325d msport - sold
2014 F30 335d xdrive msport plus pack
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