Body shop
E36 & E46 Rust Repair
Rust repair for the E36 and E46 — wheel arches, sills, jacking points and the other usual spots — cut out and repaired properly.
E36s and E46s rust in known places: the rear wheel arches, the sills and jacking points, the bottoms of the doors and around the windshield and trunk seals. Rust that is only sanded and painted over comes back.
We find how far it goes, cut out what is rotten, let in new metal, and protect and refinish it. We show you what we find before we cut.
When it applies
- Bubbling paint on the arches or sills
- Holes or soft metal at the jacking points
- Rust at the bottom of the doors
What the job covers
- Inspection of the usual rust spots
- Rotten metal cut out and new metal welded in
- Seam sealer, corrosion protection and refinish
What it costs
Every car is different at this age, so we price it once we have seen yours. Yes. You get a written estimate by email with a private link, and you approve it job by job — or decline what you don’t want. We won’t go over the estimate you approved by more than Colorado allows (10% or 25 dollars, whichever is less) without asking you first.
Questions
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. You get a written estimate by email with a private link, and you approve it job by job — or decline what you don’t want. We won’t go over the estimate you approved by more than Colorado allows (10% or 25 dollars, whichever is less) without asking you first.
Where to find us
Where to bring it
Book ahead so the car has a bay and the right person when it arrives. We get back to you to agree a time.
Ask for an estimate3 Series Parts Body Shop
The body shop
More body-shop work
Collision repairCollision repair for the BMW E36 and E46 — panels, bumpers, lights and structure — with insurance claims worked with you.
Paint & refinishPaint and refinish for the E36 and E46 — single panels, scratches, clear coat failure and color matching to your car’s paint code.
Bumper repairBumper cover repair, replacement and refinish for the E36 and E46, including the brackets, absorbers and trim behind it.
Dent repairDent and ding repair for the E36 and E46 — from parking-lot dings to creased panels — with or without repainting.
Estimates
Get the body work estimated
Nothing is booked or charged until we have talked, and any price comes as a written estimate you approve first.
Maintenance or a repair under the hood? See our service shop. Parts for your own work: shop used E36 and E46 parts. Both shops.
Independent repair shop; not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW AG or BMW of North America. BMW is a registered trademark of BMW AG.