Can a smart repair fix this?

[miniman]

The small bit of rust along the edge of the wheel arch.

[CoolC]

I'm on my phone so can only see a tiny picture, but from what I can see that would be a simple job for a SMART repair.

[eybic]

I've only heard of SMART repairs being done to paint issues and dents, not rust as surely it would need removing then filling.

[r11co]

SMART just means small area so the tools and materials are geared towards working on just the damage rather than whole panels. A lot of the techniques are the same though (rubbing down, filling etc.)

[eybic]

Thanks, I'll bear that in mind with some rust I've got.

[robdcfc]

I do SMART and bigger stuff, the best way to sort that long term is 2 new wings.

They are less than 30 quid each from Euro car parts and fit well.

Budget around £250 to get them fitted and painted including blending the doors.

Rob

[finlo]

On one of those top quality 3series from the other thread.

[carlingofblack]

Looks just like my old 330i touring auto... Hope it's going well for you sir, if so!

[miniman]

carlingofblack said:

Looks just like my old 330i touring auto... Hope it's going well for you sir, if so!

It's a 330d but thanks for the email nonetheless

finlo said:

On one of those top quality 3series from the other thread.

[Mr-B]

robdcfc said:

I do SMART and bigger stuff, the best way to sort that long term is 2 new wings.

They are less than 30 quid each from Euro car parts and fit well.

Budget around £250 to get them fitted and painted including blending the doors.

Rob

You sure they are £30 each?? Just had a look and they are more like £130 (e46 m-sport anyway) I need a wing for mine as someone drove into it and fked off without leaving any contact details. !

[Sump]

I'd say no. There isn't enough room to blend out. ( If we are on about mobile smart that is)

Also can I point out that the rust is coming from underneath in the lip, so the rust will be back in 6 months.

Only long term option is putting new wings on.

[carlingofblack]

No worries pal, just thought I'd check as my auto box went pop hence my reason for getting rid. Little rust spot identical. All best.

[robdcfc]

Mr-B said:

robdcfc said:

I do SMART and bigger stuff, the best way to sort that long term is 2 new wings.

They are less than 30 quid each from Euro car parts and fit well.

Budget around £250 to get them fitted and painted including blending the doors.

Rob

You sure they are £30 each?? Just had a look and they are more like £130 (e46 m-sport anyway) I need a wing for mine as someone drove into it and fked off without leaving any contact details. !

Yep, I paid £23+vat for some about 4 months ago.

[R0B.]

robdcfc said:

Yep, I paid £23+vat for some about 4 months ago.

Just looked now and they're £30.60 inc VAT. That's a massive saving.

How well do they line up?

[robdcfc]

They lined up fine, I think they have a couple of suppliers so it may depend which ones you get.

[Krikkit]

At £30 it's worth a try - worst case just return it!

[Mr-B]

robdcfc said:

Mr-B said:

robdcfc said:

I do SMART and bigger stuff, the best way to sort that long term is 2 new wings.

They are less than 30 quid each from Euro car parts and fit well.

Budget around £250 to get them fitted and painted including blending the doors.

Rob

You sure they are £30 each?? Just had a look and they are more like £130 (e46 m-sport anyway) I need a wing for mine as someone drove into it and fked off without leaving any contact details. !

Yep, I paid £23+vat for some about 4 months ago.

I think I must be getting stiffed as they are m-sport wings I priced up, bloody big difference though!