Rust repair in NJ

[cbenz1]

Found some rust under driver seat when I took it out to remove a subwoofer previous owner out in :'(.  It was not a hole, but close to it.  What is proper way to repair this?  The rest of the car seems OK.  I want it fixed right, but not a concours car.  Anyone use a shop in NJ to remediate this issue?

[w113dude]

Take it to someone who does sheet metal work on cars, some body shops do have someone who can weld, they should be able to cut the area and weld a new piece in as a patch.

[71Beige280SL]

If it is sufficiently large, I would recommend you order a floor panel from Mercedes. I had both of my replaced. Looks great. I will send pictures tomorrow.

[dseretakis]

Found some rust under driver seat when I took it out to remove a subwoofer previous owner out in :'(.  It was not a hole, but close to it.  What is proper way to repair this?  The rest of the car seems OK.  I want it fixed right, but not a concours car.  Anyone use a shop in NJ to remediate this issue?

Hi cbenz. Can you post a pic? Usually there is more rust than meets the eye! If it has not perforated then sand, wire wheel, and then apply naval jelly. Re-apply the naval jelly every few hours and agitate every hour or so with steel wool. Do this for as long as necessary to remove every trace of rust. It may take up to 2-3 days. Rinse, dry and apply POR-15 or Miracle Paint. If there is rust-through then welding in a patch is your best option.

By the way, I met you at June Jamboree! We discussed caravaning to VA.

Dimitri.