Auto body repair & detailing/rust hole in s-10

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Expert: - 3/13/2009


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I have a rust hole in my S-10 extreme at the riders side of the cab and it is starting to get bigger.  How do I repair it or do I need to take it to a body shop?  The S-10 is a 2000 with over 100,000 miles it looks good, if it didn't have that hole.    Than You

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Hi Jack,

Rust repair can be tricky if you've never done it before. It really needs to be cut out and a patch panel put in. This will take some spot welding skills as well as some basic knowledge of body straightening. I recommend you take it to a shop if you haven't done this type of repair before.

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