First rust bubble on 08 Yukon... what should I do?

[KATfishing]

2008 Yukon Denali, 115K. I dreaded the sight today of a little rust bubble on the passenger rear door corner. Two other smaller bubbles right next to it. See pic. What do you guys recommend? Can I stop it if I do something now? I've never done any body work, so I would be more inclined to take it to a professional, but I'm open to thoughts.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

I bet them boys over at GM would love to sell you a new one!

The only way to properly fix it is to cut the rust out and do a weld repair. I'm gonna assume you live in an area that uses salt heavily. if that is so there's probably more rust on the way. maybe you can find a rust free door in U pull it Yard don't wait it will only get worse

 

[iamdub]

Move somewhere that doesn't eat your car out from under you.

 

[KATfishing]

Move somewhere that doesn't eat your car out from under you.

LOL - Thanks for the constructive input. I live in Wisconsin, so yes there are treated roads after winter storms. Car washes remove the salt. If I lived by the ocean I would have another salt problem. Just looking for some input from those who have treated minor rust. My vehicle is in overall great shape.

 

[KATfishing]

I bet them boys over at GM would love to sell you a new one!

The only way to properly fix it is to cut the rust out and do a weld repair. I'm gonna assume you live in an area that uses salt heavily. if that is so there's probably more rust on the way. maybe you can find a rust free door in U pull it Yard don't wait it will only get worse

Thanks for your thoughts! I appreciate it.

 

[iamdub]

LOL - Thanks for the constructive input. I live in Wisconsin, so yes there are treated roads after winter storms. Car washes remove the salt. If I lived by the ocean I would have another salt problem. Just looking for some input from those who have treated minor rust. My vehicle is in overall great shape.

I wasn't trying to be a dick but also not really trying to help because I can't help any further than my BS suggestion. Bodywork is NOT my forte and, being a car guy, I would curl up in a fetal position and chant gibberish if I had to work on cars ate up with rust. Props to you for keeping it in good shape.

 

[Goodinblack]

Sell it LOL

 

[cmc76]

Also living in WI, i have a few areas in need of attention this summer. There are a ton of youtube videos on this. you could probably repair and blend it on your own. Biggest issue , if you are like me, and its not absolutely perfect, you will see it every time you look. Even if nobody else notices.

 

[KATfishing]

Also living in WI, i have a few areas in need of attention this summer. There are a ton of youtube videos on this. you could probably repair and blend it on your own. Biggest issue , if you are like me, and its not absolutely perfect, you will see it every time you look. Even if nobody else notices.

Yes - I agree! I am a DIYer, but really only brakes and other simple issues as they come up. I feel a little stuck because I know those spots will only get worse, but I lack the know-how and time to dedicate while on the other hand I don't want to spend $1,500 to have it professionally repaired (wild guess, but probably not too far off). Curious what you are planning to do with yours. What year is your truck and what make/model?

 

[KATfishing]

I wasn't trying to be a dick but also not really trying to help because I can't help any further than my BS suggestion. Bodywork is NOT my forte and, being a car guy, I would curl up in a fetal position and chant gibberish if I had to work on cars ate up with rust. Props to you for keeping it in good shape.

No problem! I didn't take it that way. I feel the same way about rust, which is why I posted. Thanks for a laugh, I actually needed it!

 

[cmc76]

I have an 04 z71. i have one small bubble behind the rear passenger door that i am leaving alone for now. I have some worse areas just developing on the passenger rocker panel and i plan on getting into those soon. Because they are down well below the sight line. I am going to clean, cut out and replace what i have to and paint as close as i can. I do need my hood painted and got what i felt was an overpriced quote. So i may take a swing at that as well. I have a small amount of paint experience.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

Ok guys I forgot to mention this the other day, Check with your local community colleges, those that have an Auto body course most likely need cars to work on, I have heard that you just need to pay for the materials as it is all student labor. just my 2 cent's

 

[KATfishing]

Ok guys I forgot to mention this the other day, Check with your local community colleges, those that have an Auto body course most likely need cars to work on, I have heard that you just need to pay for the materials as it is all student labor. just my 2 cent's

Excellent suggestion - Thanks!

 

[KATfishing]

I have an 04 z71. i have one small bubble behind the rear passenger door that i am leaving alone for now. I have some worse areas just developing on the passenger rocker panel and i plan on getting into those soon. Because they are down well below the sight line. I am going to clean, cut out and replace what i have to and paint as close as i can. I do need my hood painted and got what i felt was an overpriced quote. So i may take a swing at that as well. I have a small amount of paint experience.

Good luck! I would love to see pics as you get into it.

 

[Kenny D]

You guys ever heard of Ziebart? I live in Texas and we don't salt the roads often but my dad was a firm believer in Ziebart. He would always drive to the beach for vacations to surf fish. He had his 78 GMC done, and when he bought his new one in 90, he had it done too. The 78 didn't have any rust through and we know how bad the squarebodies rusted out back then. My son owns the 90 now and not even one little spot is peeking out.

 

[t.stimpson]

most used car dealers have a local guy who can repair small areas like that and blend it in. Just pop into one nearby and ask them for his info or what day he shows up to service their vehicles. He would probably give you a good deal if your there the same day. Though with that said its a quick fix cause once theres rust it will come back, only a matter of time.

 

[Chetrick87]

Sell it. Its just the start.

 

[Rdr854]

Unless you are going to keep it until it dies and don't care how it looks, sell it before it becomes a rust bucket. Body work will reduce resale value if the dealer figures it out. Having had a 2008 Suburban, I can tell you that the current generation is light years ahead of the prior generation.

 

[KATfishing]

You guys ever heard of Ziebart?

I had never heard of Ziebart, so I just did a web search and discovered they have franchises in our area. Very interesting. They even have rust elimination products. Here is a link: http://www.ziebart.com/auto-care-services/vehicle-protection/rust-eliminator . Wonder what it costs and how well it works.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

ZIebart is good stuff , as far as calling the dealer about his local guy, that's crap, unless you cut it out and weld in new metal it's just a band aid for cancer. just my 2 cent's