Scraped my frame. It's now showing bare paint. Repair needed? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DesertLava · 01-06-2018, 07:14 PM

To start, I live in a desert like climate (SoCal). Not a lot of rain/snow here... Only in some mountain areas. Definitely no salt. Not coastal either. I think it's my frame or part of it.

Is this part replaceable? Or is it the actual frame? If it's replaceable, I think I'll let it be and replace it if needed.

Do I need to do anything to prevent rusting?

Thanks

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new2subaru · 01-06-2018, 07:33 PM

If you're concerned about it

Mr.ac · 01-06-2018, 07:59 PM

It's totaled. No bother in trying to sell it just take scrap yard to be crushed.
Buy a civic. Problem solved.

DesertLava · 01-06-2018, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

It's totaled. No bother in trying to sell it just take scrap yard to be crushed.
Buy a civic. Problem solved.

The Si has more torque, it's a better track car than the 86.

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FirstWinter · 01-06-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertLava

The Si has more torque, it's a better track car than the 86.

Hold up there buddy. Them's fighting words.

humfrz · 01-06-2018, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertLava

To start, I live in a desert like climate (SoCal). ............

First off, DesertLava, don't be taken that vehicle off road. You should get a different vehicle (and maybe a different co-pilot) for those kinds of adventures .....

As far as the skinned up under pieces under your car, I suggest you just hit it with some good old fashioned Rust-Oleum.

humfrz

Tcoat · 01-07-2018, 12:57 AM

Judging from the pristine bolt heads rust will never, ever, ever, ever, ever, be an issue for you. I wouldn't even bother touching it up if it was me in your position.

Ultramaroon · 01-07-2018, 01:03 AM

ever

Tcoat · 01-07-2018, 01:07 AM

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ever

Never ever

humfrz · 01-07-2018, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Never ever

Yep, I reckon that would be so, down in the desert ...... so, why take a chance on getting bit by a rattlesnake by crawling under your car ......

humfrz

DesertLava · 01-07-2018, 10:37 AM

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Judging from the pristine bolt heads rust will never, ever, ever, ever, ever, be an issue for you. I wouldn't even bother touching it up if it was me in your position.

975 miles on the ODO explains the clean bolt heads. Do you recommend anything in particular if I was going to attend to it?

Thanks!

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Tcoat · 01-07-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertLava

975 miles on the ODO explains the clean bolt heads. Do you recommend anything in particular if I was going to attend to it?

Thanks!

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If can't be sen unless laying on the ground I would just use this stuff.

DesertLava · 01-07-2018, 10:47 AM

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If can't be sen unless laying on the ground I would just use this stuff.

Got it. Any need to prep the area? And what's the longevity of this stuff? Reapply every year or couple years?

Out of curiosity, is it part of the frame? Or just something that can be replaced as a single piece that just attaches to the frame?

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Tcoat · 01-07-2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertLava

Got it. Any need to prep the area? And what's the longevity of this stuff? Reapply every year or couple years?

Out of curiosity, is it part of the frame? Or just something that can be replaced as a single piece that just attaches to the frame?

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Make sure it is clean and dry . Mask off around it so you don't have over-spray where you don't want it and give it a couple of light coats. It is durable stuff and will last the life of the car (If you don'r scrape again).

The close up pics make it very difficult to tell exactly where it is but I would guess it is indeed structural and would be a pain to replace. No point in messing with it.

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