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Old 07-01-2021, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by fcgiii View Post
I have a 1995 Miata that has a rusty spot behind the drivers door.

I have been to 4 body shops on 441, and all of them say they do not deal with rust.

Anyone know of a shop that can at least stop the rust from spreading?

"Stop the rust from spreading," I am not familiar with your car and I can't see how bad the rust is. Car body rust is the result of water not draining properly. Often over time the drainage holes plug with dirt or they are covered with undercoating. Look up where the holes are and clean them.

Dealing with the rust? You are only seeing what has rusted through. It is likely it also exists elsewhere. Driving on salted roads? Down the beach? As a kid my uncle bought a car that had been parked on the beach an Olds 98 with a huge engine. I think he paid like $100 for it. If, you looked down the floor was so rusted you could see the road below you.