Thread: Rust or bust?
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Old 22 May 2004, 12:43 am
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Default Rust or bust?

Whenever I detail a car, every owner gets a complete evaluation on every flaw I see in the car, along with a certification of completion on what was done. ( I believe in keeping detailing records just as you do engine records) Recently I did a 2002 Mercedes S500. When I was on my back doing the underside panels of the doors and saw some rust in both corners of the front doors. This shocked the hell out of me. I came to the conclusion that the drain holes were not properly set, and water just sat there. When I told the owner about it his first reaction was the same as mine, how could this happen on an $85,000 car, only 2 years old. He just called me today and thanked me for it pointing out because he has 2 months left on his warrenty. The dealer is taking care of it no charge. I have learned that even though it may hurt to tell owners about defects, in the long run, its better they know. Gary
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