If a Dremel is unleashed, will it end well?

[pistonheadforum]

Hello,

I think (!) this is tacklable by somebody with some patience and a modicum of understanding of the basics (sand, fill, prime and spray) but in the back of my head think this might go south.



Can anybody reassure me that this is the type of thing they tackle themselves and doesn't require a profesional bodyworker?

The is the worst of the arches, the others have some bubbling but this one seems to have the largest blistering.

It's more about stopping the rot than perfect factory finish.

Many thanks,

[finlo]

There will be a world of pain lurking beneath those bubbles.

[anonymous-user]

Rot from the inside out, pull out the wheel arch cover and have a look.
You may be able to sand, fill and spray but the paint will look cack unless done properly

[PositronicRay]

Once you start that arch will crumble into dust. You need a new one.

[trickywoo]

PositronicRay said:

Once you start that arch will crumble into dust. You need a new one.

Just to agree with everyone else - very much this.

[steveo3002]

that will be alot of holes once cleaned up , fibre glass /filler it if you want a quick bodge up

if you want it doing properly its going to need a new arch welding in

[pistonheadforum]

Thank you all - glad I asked here first!

Given that it's an e39 and will likely throw a big bill before the winter is over, it makes sense to just let it rust and if the rest of the car is still running, replace the panel when it's absolutely necessary.

I'm thinking it will take a good while for that to become an MOT issue so just really cosmetic which I can handle.

Thanks again,