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<br />Other Rust / Replacement Issues <br />As mentioned earlier, we are running in to rust issues on our older police and fire SUV’s, primarily on the <br />tailgate (bottom lip & around keyhole) and on the bottom lip of some of the doors. We have gotten quotes <br />from a couple of body shops on two different possible solutions. The cheaper solution is to try to repair the <br />rusted portions and repaint the panel, but they are unable to give any warranty at all on the rust coming back. <br />It’s possible that a year from now the rust will come right back. The other solution is to replace the whole <br />panel (tailgate, door, etc) and repaint it. This solution would solve our rust issue but it is quite expensive. <br /> <br /> This was a quote for repairing the rust on the left front door (no warranty) and replacing the right rear door <br />and hatch with all new panels on #388. I have a tough time spending $4,000 on rust repairs on a vehicle that <br />is worth maybe $9,000. On the other hand, I don’t like the idea of paying money for a repair that might only <br />86