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Ericraft Bodyshop, Smallfield
Rust repair near Horley, Crawley and Gatwick
A bubble in the paint is usually rust coming from underneath. The earlier it is dealt with, the smaller the repair.
We repair rust on car body panels by removing the affected metal, sanding the area, treating and repainting it. Send photos on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we can see.
Rust rarely shows its full size on the surface. A small bubble in the paint on a wheel arch or door bottom often hides more metal that has gone.
We remove the affected areas, sand back to clean metal, and then treat and repaint it to protect the panel. The paint is matched to your car.
Where the rust has eaten right through a panel, we will tell you if a bigger repair or a replacement panel is needed. Rust near the structure of the car is a safety question, so we will be straight with you if we think someone else should look at it.
Rust is another reason to get scratches fixed early. See scratch and scuff repair. For the paint work that follows, see car respray.
Who this suits
Owners of cars and vans with paint bubbles, rust on wheel arches, sills or door bottoms, or chips that have started to brown.
How it works
- PhotosSend close-ups of the rusty areas and a photo of the whole panel.
- We say what we seeWe tell you what we think is needed and give you a price. Rust can be bigger than it looks, and we will tell you if it is.
- Cut back and treatThe affected metal is removed or ground back, and the area is sanded and treated.
- RepaintWe prime and paint the area to match your car.
What it costs
We do not publish a price list, because every car and every dent is different. Send us photos on WhatsApp and we will give you a price. It is free, there is no obligation and no pressure.
Questions people ask
Can you tell how bad the rust is from a photo?
We can tell a lot, but rust often hides. We will give you a price from photos and confirm when we see the car.
Can small rust spots be fixed cheaply?
Small spots caught early are the cheapest to fix. That is the main reason not to wait.
Will the rust come back?
We remove the affected area and protect the panel with new paint. Any car will rust again if paint is damaged and left, which is why early repair of chips and scratches matters.
Do you repair rust on sills?
Send us photos. Sill rust can be near structural parts, and we will tell you honestly if it needs a specialist.
Do you do rust on vans?
Yes. See van bodywork.
Get a quote with photos
Fill in a short form and add up to four photos. We will give you a price. It is free and there is no pressure.
Read before you book
Plain answers to the questions we hear most.
Do I need a respray, or just a repair?
Most damage does not need a full respray.
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Which cosmetic repairs are worth doing before you sell your car?
It depends on the car.
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What should a car repair quote include?
A good written quote lists each panel or part, the labour, the paint, any parts to be fitted and VAT, and says what happens if more damage is found.
Read the answerWe work in these areas
Send us a photo and get a price
Take two or three photos of the damage and send them to us on WhatsApp. We will tell you what it needs and what it costs. It is free and there is no pressure.