2003 Altima rear door frame rust??

#1

ALL,
can anyone shed some light on this crisis. Just doing a spring cleaning on
my altima and discovered rust on the rear door frame directly behind the
window. The seam under the door seal is completely rusted about 3 inches
long, both doors. The car is mint, i've owned since new and had rustproofed
annually. i think its draft issues, the design sucks air into that section
and moisture may build up.
dunno.
i'm no body man, but is this type of rust fixable or am i looking at a new
door.
thanks for any help,
Kevin

#2

K & S Morton wrote:

Quote:

ALL,
can anyone shed some light on this crisis. Just doing a spring cleaning on
my altima and discovered rust on the rear door frame directly behind the
window. The seam under the door seal is completely rusted about 3 inches
long, both doors. The car is mint, i've owned since new and had rustproofed
annually. i think its draft issues, the design sucks air into that section
and moisture may build up.
dunno.
i'm no body man, but is this type of rust fixable or am i looking at a new
door.
thanks for any help,
Kevin

Check your warranty. I believe there may be an extended warranty

coverage for rust perforation - 10 years maybe??

#3

"DS" <davidscott (AT) shaw (DOT) ca> wrote

Quote:

K & S Morton wrote:
ALL,
can anyone shed some light on this crisis. Just doing a spring cleaning
on my altima and discovered rust on the rear door frame directly behind
the window. The seam under the door seal is completely rusted about 3
inches long, both doors. The car is mint, i've owned since new and had
rustproofed annually. i think its draft issues, the design sucks air
into that section and moisture may build up.
dunno.
i'm no body man, but is this type of rust fixable or am i looking at a
new door.
thanks for any help,
Kevin
Check your warranty. I believe there may be an extended warranty coverage
for rust perforation - 10 years maybe??

THE WARRANTY WAS 5YRS/UNLIMITED MILES, FROM THE INSIDE OUT (OR OWING TO
MANUFACTURER DEFECT)

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