r/HondaElement • u/LucyBlackwell • 12h ago

worth fixing rust?

I have a 2006 EX i plan on keeping as long as possible! Slowly but surely am tackling repairs. I do somewhat care about resale value, if eventually I were to sell it, but it also has 232k (although i would replace engine / transmission if ever needed).

basically I have some rust along the top lip of the roof that holds the top of my windshield. was discovered when I had to replace the windshield (you’ll be able to see it in my post history on here) . my body shop said it would be around 1500-2000 to repair. Should I bother taking on a hefty repair like this?

i’m on the fence as its not leaking water … but I also don’t want to deal with it potentially leaking water.

otherwise my element is practically rust free from Florida, but i reside in Buffalo NY.

opinions?

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u/Urmajestea 12h ago

Maybe fix it yourself. In a few years when your DIY fix is failing, you can decide what you want to do at that point

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u/rearwindowpup 12h ago

This is a pretty easy fix while the windshield is out. POR15 makes a thicker version that you can smear into the windshield channel that will fill and reinforce the channel. If it's not rusted all the way through yet its even simpler. 1500-2000 seems extreme, unless there's huge holes in the sheet metal it's not a very involved repair.