Rust Check Point E92

Phil325i · 07-26-2023, 10:19 AM

Other than surface rust underside (suspension components etc) I've had no body rust...until now. Might just be unlucky, but posting this so you can check yours and find it early.

Under the leading edge of the bonnet (hood) on the offside on mine, I noticed a strip of bubbling where the body sealant ends and the paint begins. The pic shows the location. Sorry I didn't take a pic until after repair. I scraped off the bubbling paint, rust treated the rust spots then applied thick bitumastic paint. No colour match of course, but as it's out of sight when the bonnet's closed, stopping further corrosion was the priority. I also injected Waxoyl into the cavity where the bonnet is double skinned.

Hopefully yours will be clear, but just an early warning to keep an eye out...

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Thermobaric · 08-12-2023, 09:50 AM

I've noticed a bit of rust on mine around the boot handle. Worth checking there as it's not somewhere most people really look at.

Phil325i · 08-12-2023, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Thermobaric

I've noticed a bit of rust on mine around the boot handle. Worth checking there as it's not somewhere most people really look at.

Thanks. Pics please, so we see can exactly where to look...

Thermobaric · 09-20-2023, 04:29 PM

Here you go.

stanislav123 · 10-27-2023, 09:47 AM

I just noticed today I have rust around the bonnet handle also just like in your picture. I will have to get some sand paper and coloring after treating it with anti rust primer. Thanks for pointing it out for people! Have a good weekened everyone.

Phil325i · 10-28-2023, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by stanislav123

I just noticed today I have rust around the bonnet handle also just like in your picture. I will have to get some sand paper and coloring after treating it with anti rust primer. Thanks for pointing it out for people! Have a good weekened everyone.

Please post a picture of the location if you can.

stanislav123 · 11-07-2023, 03:15 PM

Hey, sorry i just seen the reply and its night time I dont want to go out to take a picture but I found a picture online on the same spot where the mines is rusting and i highlighted it for you. I will also change the opener at the same time, because the rubber is coming apart also. I will get be some sand paper, primer and paint with clear coat ..it will be like new when im done with it =) i changed my fuel filter today, i wanted to change transmission fluid in my manual box but couldnt open the filling up bolt its so tight on. I will have to do it at a later date when i have a torch and a hammer

07-26-2023, 10:19 AM	#1
Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,213 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Rust Check Point E92 Other than surface rust underside (suspension components etc) I've had no body rust...until now. Might just be unlucky, but posting this so you can check yours and find it early. Under the leading edge of the bonnet (hood) on the offside on mine, I noticed a strip of bubbling where the body sealant ends and the paint begins. The pic shows the location. Sorry I didn't take a pic until after repair. I scraped off the bubbling paint, rust treated the rust spots then applied thick bitumastic paint. No colour match of course, but as it's out of sight when the bonnet's closed, stopping further corrosion was the priority. I also injected Waxoyl into the cavity where the bonnet is double skinned. Hopefully yours will be clear, but just an early warning to keep an eye out... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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Thermobaric Captain 62 Rep 664 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (1)	I've noticed a bit of rust on mine around the boot handle. Worth checking there as it's not somewhere most people really look at.
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Thermobaric Captain 62 Rep 664 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (1)	Here you go.
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stanislav123 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: e90 318d LCI Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Hamburg Germany iTrader: (0)	I just noticed today I have rust around the bonnet handle also just like in your picture. I will have to get some sand paper and coloring after treating it with anti rust primer. Thanks for pointing it out for people! Have a good weekened everyone.
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stanislav123 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: e90 318d LCI Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Hamburg Germany iTrader: (0)	Hey, sorry i just seen the reply and its night time I dont want to go out to take a picture but I found a picture online on the same spot where the mines is rusting and i highlighted it for you. I will also change the opener at the same time, because the rubber is coming apart also. I will get be some sand paper, primer and paint with clear coat ..it will be like new when im done with it =) i changed my fuel filter today, i wanted to change transmission fluid in my manual box but couldnt open the filling up bolt its so tight on. I will have to do it at a later date when i have a torch and a hammer Attached Images Last edited by stanislav123; 11-07-2023 at 03:21 PM..
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