Rust bubbling on my Nissan Patrol's rear door – can a regular body shop fix this?
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I've got a 2012 Nissan Patrol that's been amazing but I've noticed some rust bubbles starting to show on the bottom edge of the rear tailgate. It's not huge yet, maybe the size of a coin, but I know rust spreads fast here with the humidity. I took it to a detailing shop and they said I'd need a proper body shop that can cut out the rust and repaint. I'm in Sharjah industrial area often for work and I see a lot of body shops but no idea which ones do quality work on Japanese cars. I heard about Premium Vehicle Repair Industrial from a guy at the petrol station but I don't know if they do rust repair or just mechanical work. Has anyone had rust repair done on an older Patrol or similar SUV? What should I expect to pay for a small spot like this? Also am I better off just replacing the whole tailgate if I can find a used one in good condition? I'm trying to stop the rust before it eats through completely. The rest of the car is in great shape so I want to keep it for a few more years. Any recommendations for body shops in Sharjah that actually know how to treat rust properly instead of just painting over it would be great. Thanks.