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Sorry for the late response. Yours does not seem as bad as mine though. I’m doing a few minor things on the vehicle myself, since I wont be able to pay for any costly repairs.
Sorry for the late response. Yours does not seem as bad as mine though. I’m doing a few minor things on the vehicle myself, since I wont be able to pay for any costly repairs.
[quote=”barneyb” post=95126]A beautiful paint job massages the ego but a rusty car will take you to work.[/quote]
Indeed, you are correct.
[quote=”barneyb” post=95126]A beautiful paint job massages the ego but a rusty car will take you to work.[/quote]
Indeed, you are correct.
[quote=”lar1969″ post=95112]Food for thought/considerations:
What year is your Alero?
Is it in good shape other than this rust?
Is it mechanically sound?
Had you planned to keep it long term?
Do you have the time/resources to invest to learn to DIY?
Do you have a second car (or one you could borrow while your Alero is down)?
Do you have a trade school near you that offers adult education for automotive paint basics?I am in a similar situation with rust on my 2000 Honda Civic VP. Above represents some of the things I thought about when deciding how to deal with the rust issue on my car. I hope this helps in some way.[/quote]
It’s an 02 Alero. I have had no problems besides the rust. I planned on keeping it a while longer, at least another 2 years. I do have the time, as for as “resources” I dont have all the tools to work on it. The school I attended a year ago have automotive courses, its about 6 miles from me. How exactly did you tackle the issue on your Civic?
[quote=”lar1969″ post=95112]Food for thought/considerations:
What year is your Alero?
Is it in good shape other than this rust?
Is it mechanically sound?
Had you planned to keep it long term?
Do you have the time/resources to invest to learn to DIY?
Do you have a second car (or one you could borrow while your Alero is down)?
Do you have a trade school near you that offers adult education for automotive paint basics?I am in a similar situation with rust on my 2000 Honda Civic VP. Above represents some of the things I thought about when deciding how to deal with the rust issue on my car. I hope this helps in some way.[/quote]
It’s an 02 Alero. I have had no problems besides the rust. I planned on keeping it a while longer, at least another 2 years. I do have the time, as for as “resources” I dont have all the tools to work on it. The school I attended a year ago have automotive courses, its about 6 miles from me. How exactly did you tackle the issue on your Civic?
[quote=”Kgevil” post=94838]agree with barney. look at the rocker panel….. once the plastic cover will be remove …. that section will be the ugliest to do. you will need a shear… lots of time involve if you never did such a repair before. And getting that done in the shop will be $$$$ for the value of the vehicle.
Stretch the car if it is mechanically fine and look for newer.[/quote]
That blows, didn’t think it would be that horrid.
[quote=”Kgevil” post=94838]agree with barney. look at the rocker panel….. once the plastic cover will be remove …. that section will be the ugliest to do. you will need a shear… lots of time involve if you never did such a repair before. And getting that done in the shop will be $$$$ for the value of the vehicle.
Stretch the car if it is mechanically fine and look for newer.[/quote]
That blows, didn’t think it would be that horrid.