Excessive Rust? video inside

[Wo6M]

Originally Posted by Suberman

Correct, an anti perforation warranty. However, manufacturers will assess early rusting and sometimes elect to remedy it early. For suspension though they will not since it is a cosmetic issue.

I could have sworn you needed suspension for driving ...
I don't think its just cosmetic...

[gily25]

BRZ a lot closer to the ground than the SUV...going to make a difference. Are you near the shore? When I lived near the ocean everyone's brand new cars were a mess. There are petroleum products you can spray underneath on bolts and brackets for those areas, can't say I know what's good anymore but here a link to bull frog to give you an idea http://www.bull-frog.com/products/. You may need to get under there with some steel wool and sandpaper to clean things up first.

[JR007]

@BRZnut, I have some rust like yours in the first few seconds clips (where the exhaust pipes meet) and at a few bolts down the pipe. I have an FR-S, even though it shouldn't matter.

Can you please let us know what the dealer says and if they'll correct?

Thanks!

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by Young_makaveli

Well I just got my frs a few days ago and I think Ill rust prof it right before the snow and salt hits the ground!

Your car is already rust proofed from the factory. You don't need to do that.

[Young_makaveli]

Originally Posted by Suberman

Your car is already rust proofed from the factory. You don't need to do that.

My frs is not rust proofed..

Well Theres no signs at least (oil nor wax)

Can you explain please?

Thanks

[dori.]

Originally Posted by Young_makaveli

My frs is not rust proofed..

Well Theres no signs at least (oil nor wax)

Can you explain please?

Thanks

the chassis itself comes galvanized from the factory

[Young_makaveli]

Originally Posted by dori.

the chassis itself comes galvanized from the factory

Thanks for the reply


I thought galvanization is only to protect from rock chips?

I haven't looked under the car yet ..i know the bottom of the doors are galvanized only

[infinite012]

Originally Posted by Young_makaveli

Thanks for the reply


I thought galvanization is only to protect from rock chips?

I haven't looked under the car yet ..i know the bottom of the doors are galvanized only

[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanization"]Galvanization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

Quote from wiki article:

Galvanization (or galvanisation) is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, in order to prevent rusting.

It will do nothing to protect against rock chips.

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by Young_makaveli

My frs is not rust proofed..

Well Theres no signs at least (oil nor wax)

Can you explain please?

Thanks

Well, my Subaru dealer had an Impreza displayed on a roll up stand showing the entire underbody. The whole thing is heavily coated in black flexible epoxy paint. That's rustproofing and protection against stone chipping of the underbody.

You cannot see any of the internal rustproofing but it is there.

Good to know Subaru also galvanizes the sheet steel. Porsche and Audi also galvanize their metal. The hood of the Subaru is aluminum and needs no corrosion protection beyond paint.

[Rayme]

Originally Posted by Suberman

Well, my Subaru dealer had an Impreza displayed on a roll up stand showing the entire underbody. The whole thing is heavily coated in black flexible epoxy paint. That's rustproofing and protection against stone chipping of the underbody.

You cannot see any of the internal rustproofing but it is there.

Good to know Subaru also galvanizes the sheet steel. Porsche and Audi also galvanize their metal. The hood of the Subaru is aluminum and needs no corrosion protection beyond paint.

Rust proofing also help bolt and fasteners. You don't want to snap bolts and have a hard time changing parts in a few years just for regular maintenance. How many times did I ever snap the 8mm bolt holding the brake line to the strut, or fucked up a sway bar link because the rust took the hex threads away - enough for me to yearly shoot rust check on all the suspension parts and fasteners.

[Myv]

All car manufacturers galvanize their metal parts upon manufacturing. Some manufacturers may have a lower quality galvanizing process (pre-inspection, cleaning of the steel), probably why some cars are more prone to rust (ie. Mazdas) off the lot.

Thinking of doing Krown rust proofing before winter time (Canada), but I think they'll drill holes in your car so they can spray the inside... not so sure if I want that.

[Young_makaveli]

Originally Posted by Suberman

Well, my Subaru dealer had an Impreza displayed on a roll up stand showing the entire underbody. The whole thing is heavily coated in black flexible epoxy paint. That's rustproofing and protection against stone chipping of the underbody.

You cannot see any of the internal rustproofing but it is there.

Good to know Subaru also galvanizes the sheet steel. Porsche and Audi also galvanize their metal. The hood of the Subaru is aluminum and needs no corrosion protection beyond paint.

I assume toyota/scion does the same process?

Im going to rust proof my frs anyways just for piece of mind

Best place would be krown?

Even if they drill holes they cover it up very well

[qoncept]

Originally Posted by Wo6M

I could have sworn you needed suspension for driving ...
I don't think its just cosmetic...

It would take hundreds of years for any of those parts to rust through to the point of failure. It is cosmetic.

[Wo6M]

Originally Posted by qoncept

It would take hundreds of years for any of those parts to rust through to the point of failure. It is cosmetic.

Sorry if I sound unsympathetic but no it would not take hundreds of years. Maybe if it was in a condition where it would allows it but in this cases like up north conditions it would take just a few years . Take a look at junk yards....
Just my opinion .