u/martyrsCLUB

This is an 09 CRV with 260, 000 km. The cost to fix this right is worth more than the truck itself.

Can i grind away the rust, treat with converter, epoxy primer, and sealer and glue new metal onto remaining lip -ive indicated with red lines -. Id also enter through interior of truck and use converter, primer, sealer, and fluid film.

The inner panel of the fender is rusty as well so if I don't cut it all out and only treat with converter - primer-sealer- fluid film, am I only slowing dow this issue?

I suppose the right way is to cut out all rusty metal, shape new metal, weld, fill, and paint which is shockingly expensive...

is there any in between DIY process? Thanks, I appreciate the help