Rust proofting

[allowe]

The rust spot that's making me panic.. again if it's just the trunk, I could care less because I'm buying a carbon fibre trunk in the future as I wana build this car


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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Cole

The modules don't work. You need an electrolyte for the electricity to pass through in order for cathodic protection to work.

Though, getting it for the warranty isn't a bad idea.

Originally Posted by NOHOME

Where did you get the information that the body is galvanized? first I have heard.

TCoat: Not sure what "Module" you speak of unless it is one of the snake oil modules sold to electronically replace the electrons consumed during the chemical reaction that converts iron to iron oxide. Wont work on a car for the same reason that sacrificial anodes don't work on cars. I could argue that they could create their own problems by having panels at different potentials.

You are both correct! It was something Mazda was pushing and didn't do a bloody thing. Works on ships not on cars.
The body is galvanized It is in the development literature someplace. Most bodies are now.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by allowe

The rust spot that's making me panic.. again if it's just the trunk, I could care less because I'm buying a carbon fibre trunk in the future as I wana build this car


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DANG! ...... allowe ....... it's a good thing you weren't around back in the day .... you'd be in the ER by now .....

Heck, just clean it up and give that area a shot of oil .....


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by allowe

The rust spot that's making me panic.. again if it's just the trunk, I could care less because I'm buying a carbon fibre trunk in the future as I wana build this car


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Yep, in 10 or 20 years that spot will start to become an issue! Sand it off slap some touch up on it and it will outlive the rest of the car.

[allowe]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yep, in 10 or 20 years that spot will start to become an issue! Sand it off slap some touch up on it and it will outlive the rest of the car.

Exactly why I'm worried! What worries me more is if there is more in places I can't see


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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by allowe

Exactly why I'm worried! What worries me more is if there is more in places I can't see


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You will be well bored of the car by then.

[allowe]

Originally Posted by humfrz

DANG! ...... allowe ....... it's a good thing you weren't around back in the day .... you'd be in the ER by now .....



Heck, just clean it up and give that area a shot of oil .....





humfrz

Lol I my Sentra spec v had rust spots but that things was a 2004 and I ignored it and it just kept Getting worse


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[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It was something Mazda was pushing and didn't do a bloody thing. Works on ships not on cars.

Haha galvanic protection only works well when the surrounding fluid can transport electrons. Water yes, air no.


-Josh

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

Haha galvanic protection only works well when the surrounding fluid can transport electrons. Water yes, air no.


-Josh

Yep. Will keep a battle ship intact for almost 100 years. A Mazda for about 3.

[nico_rsx]

Originally Posted by allowe

The rust spot that's making me panic.. again if it's just the trunk, I could care less because I'm buying a carbon fibre trunk in the future as I wana build this car


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I thought the hood and trunk on these cars were supposed to be made of aluminium? Did I miss something? Is it only the hood?

[headlikeahole]

I had mine undercoated off the lot in 2013 and the coating is still intact and strong today (no touch ups or undercoating since). I would never get any rust protection that involved drilling holes.


My winter beater (2005 ford focus) had holes drilled for rust check years back until 2012. Didn't stop it from rusting and even better the thing is carrying around gallons of water somewhere in the doors or rockers. Every time I brake or turn it sounds like I'm driving an aquarium.


Another issue I have with rust proofing is it logically doesn't make sense on modern cars. Go have a look at your average rusty car today, 90% of the rust you will find is A: surface rust spreading from a rock chip or dent or B: rust on the edge of panels such as around wheel wells (again most likely from paint chips) Neither of which krown would protect you from.

[allowe]

Hey does anyone have those holes in their car oem


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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by allowe

Hey does anyone have those holes in their car oem


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If you're talking about your trunk picture, my 2013 FR-S has the larger one that has a black plug in it ....... but not that smaller one below it.


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by nico_rsx

I thought the hood and trunk on these cars were supposed to be made of aluminium? Did I miss something? Is it only the hood?

My 2013 FR-S has an aluminum hood and a steel trunk lid.


humfrz