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This is an interesting turn. If “sanding the tracks” to remove rust is the Big O’s solution to the corroded tracks, your service tech in the video or his companies repair crew personnel could do the same. I’m certain all those “moving door parts” mentioned by Otis are available to any elevator contractor. So maybe get a bid from them and compare the same scope of work with Otis’ scope. Tracks typically aren’t painted on the rolling surface, but get sanded in the field to remove paint. But in the event Otis is your service provider, you can call in for bids on the work from any licensed elevator contractor, and even request using the aforementioned GAL tracks that are zinc plated for comparison cost. Then that 50K-80K up charge for extra work might come into better focus. The quoted cost sounds reasonable though. So your concern about ‘future” issues with doors has been answered. Yes you’ll have issues. They’ll rust again in the coastal environment. Good luck.

Oops…just saw post 9.