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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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wheel well rust fix?????

got a 03 escape and looking to cover up my rust holes on the wheel wells. can't find any aftermarket flares and can't afford to pay thousands to repair the rust. anyone have any ideas?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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I would not just install aftermarket flares. Seems that you would only be covering the rust up and letting it get bigger. If you want to cure the problem it needs to be fixed right the first time around. Yep that means some body work needs to be done.

Just my thought not yours.....
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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thats the problem they want to do quarter panels. 1500 plus paint and labor and i got to do both sides.
 
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