Rustproofing tips
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:04 pm
Hi guys,
Other than today, I've been taking advantage of the good weather recently to ensure my car is as rust protected as I can reasonable make it.
A while back it was treated by rustmaster so the bulk of it is done. I have been taking time to look carefully at things to see if I can see other places that could do with some protection.
So far I've taken off the front grill, headlights etc and cleaned/treated all round the front.
All boltheads etc have been given a light coating. I've double checked the underside to make sure that is all in good condition, found a small area that had been subject to stone chipping so that was cleaned up and retreated.
Fred at discount gave it a good checkover and with his air powered spray has coated the towbar etc that was fitted after the underseal was applied.
I found the rear door rubber seal contains a strip of metal that has started to rust and in doing so has stained the bodywork where it attaches. I've carefully removed the strip and treated the internal metal and the bodywork it covers.
Planning still to do the following areas:
Under the air scoop in the bonnet as this rubs the paintwork which will go rusty. May also put on some light padding to prevent it rubbing.
Remove the rear light clusters and do under there. Remove the plastic cover under the wiper blades and treat.
Basically if anyone has any other areas they've found is subject to rust starting, please let me know.
Thanks guys.
Other than today, I've been taking advantage of the good weather recently to ensure my car is as rust protected as I can reasonable make it.
A while back it was treated by rustmaster so the bulk of it is done. I have been taking time to look carefully at things to see if I can see other places that could do with some protection.
So far I've taken off the front grill, headlights etc and cleaned/treated all round the front.
All boltheads etc have been given a light coating. I've double checked the underside to make sure that is all in good condition, found a small area that had been subject to stone chipping so that was cleaned up and retreated.
Fred at discount gave it a good checkover and with his air powered spray has coated the towbar etc that was fitted after the underseal was applied.
I found the rear door rubber seal contains a strip of metal that has started to rust and in doing so has stained the bodywork where it attaches. I've carefully removed the strip and treated the internal metal and the bodywork it covers.
Planning still to do the following areas:
Under the air scoop in the bonnet as this rubs the paintwork which will go rusty. May also put on some light padding to prevent it rubbing.
Remove the rear light clusters and do under there. Remove the plastic cover under the wiper blades and treat.
Basically if anyone has any other areas they've found is subject to rust starting, please let me know.
Thanks guys.