E46 M3 Corrosion / Rust
Unfortunately, corrosion is almost guaranteed to attack a vehicle at some stage in it's life.
In fact, even 5 year old F80's aren't excluded from the grips of rust.
Check out this video we recorded:
We've been around E46's long enough to see they are suffering quite badly in common areas.
- Battery Box
- Rear Arches
- Jacking Points
- RACP
- Spring Perches
- Fuel Tank & Brake Pipe Brackets
- Rear Trailing Arm Pockets
- V-Brace Mountings
- Rear Sill Ends
- Seat Panel
- Rear Bulkhead
- Rear Floor Pan
- 25mm Floor Grommets
- Central Chassis Rail
- Transmission Tunnel Support Panel
- Front Control Arm Bush Mounting Area
- Front Chassis Legs
- Front Turret Support Panel
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There are 2 ways to deal with corrosion:
REMOVAL
or
TREATMENT
Removal of corrosion is ultimately the best way as the affected piece is physically removed and a new piece is added in it's place.
Removal can be carried out in several ways:
Cutting or Chemical-Reaction.
Treatment can be carried out in several ways:
Chemical-Reaction or Coating.