Rust Through Auto Body Maintenance

Prolong the life of your car paint job by preventing rust through.

Rust that has broken through has actually come from inside the panel. The problem is worse than it appears on the outside, because the accumulation of trapped dirt and moisture speeds up the oxidation (rusting) process.

Rust-through is an automotive design problem seen more commonly with older cars. Today, manufacturers design panels that minimize dirt and moisture entrapment.

Although nobody can guarantee the problem won’t return, Maaco assures a seamless auto body repair that will definitely prolong the life of your car - for a great value that’s really cost-effective!

Repairing rust through

To ensure a seamless repair of rust through, Maaco will:

Cut away the metal beyond the rusted area to make sure all rust is eliminated.

Grind away paint in the surrounding area, clean out the dirt in the area, and apply rust inhibitor to the interior panel.

Fashion and weld a new piece of metal, or apply chemically bonded polyester filler to the vehicle.

Acid-etch the new metal to remove any microscopic traces of rust; fill, level and prime for a seamless repair.

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