PSA: Beware this rust spot - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FloridaFRSdriver · 05-25-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by headlikeahole

A shot of my hard work, just because.

I just had to say... That Ultramarine looks really nice, love the wheels too.

Tromatic · 05-26-2014, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AznBRZer

Yup. It's a design flaw where the rubber door trim digs into the pillar.

Shit, I've got it too. Is there a TSB for this?

KPR10 · 05-26-2014, 05:04 PM

As indicated from one of the other threads, I also had this issue and had my pillars replaced under warranty.

The cause is the window sill trim rubbing against the pillar and exposing bare metal to salt and moisture (for those who deal with snow or those near the ocean).

Get them replaced under warranty and make sure to clean those areas regularly. Hopefully that should help.

cycleboy · 05-27-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blackhawkdown

doesn't warranty cover this?

Yes, but it is a design flaw so it is just going to keep doing it.

Unless we find a DIY method to prevent, such as the small piece of clear film in the other thread.

It is getting frustrating that our cars have all of these known issues that only have DIY solutions and no fix from the factory.

b1pkkf26 · 05-27-2014, 05:37 PM

Touch wood, I've been through two winters with my FRS and I have zero issue regarding that part showing rust.

brzr · 05-27-2014, 08:31 PM

i'm gonna have to go check out mine now

thanks op for this!

vh_supra26 · 05-27-2014, 09:11 PM

Is this issue cover by the warranty?

headlikeahole · 05-27-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vh_supra26

Is this issue cover by the warranty?

So far for most people the answer has been yes

vh_supra26 · 05-27-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by headlikeahole

So far for most people the answer has been yes

So once its fix, will the issue reoccur?

sirsol66 · 05-27-2014, 11:10 PM

I tried to look at mine but it seems like my weather stripping is glued in place, I can't even push it down. How are you guys even seeing this?

Chad86 · 05-27-2014, 11:43 PM

Won't XPEL Paint Protection Film prevent this?

CruiseZen · 05-28-2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad86

Won't XPEL Paint Protection Film prevent this?

It might. Haven't heard from anyone yet who's applied a film to this area. I always carefully apply a little spray on wax using a cue tip to this area every time I wash the car. If this area is kept protected it shouldn't rust.

hamzam · 05-28-2014, 02:48 PM

Wow. I have rust in that spot (minor) on both sides. Thanks for the heads up! Car was bought Aug. 1, 2013.

FRSupra · 05-28-2014, 02:59 PM

I just wanted to share, I believe what causes this (obviously as stated above the trim rubbing on the metal) is the vibration from the door closing.

I have taken meticulous care of my car, and it's garage kept and not driven in winter. Sure enough, slight rust is present, but only on the drivers side. I have barely ever used the passenger side door, it's been opened maybe 15 times since I've owned it, and no rust is present.

If you shut the door you can almost watch it happen.

05-27-2014, 08:31 PM	#20
brzr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 frs Location: newmarket Posts: 478 Thanks: 244 Thanked 185 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i'm gonna have to go check out mine now thanks op for this! __________________ i bought my plates 7 years before i bought my car http://www.ft86club.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1329

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KPR10 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS - Asphalt Location: Canada - GTA Posts: 36 Thanks: 93 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As indicated from one of the other threads, I also had this issue and had my pillars replaced under warranty. The cause is the window sill trim rubbing against the pillar and exposing bare metal to salt and moisture (for those who deal with snow or those near the ocean). Get them replaced under warranty and make sure to clean those areas regularly. Hopefully that should help.

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sirsol66 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS- Hot Lava Location: Michigan Posts: 674 Thanks: 16 Thanked 162 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I tried to look at mine but it seems like my weather stripping is glued in place, I can't even push it down. How are you guys even seeing this?

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FRSupra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: PA Posts: 506 Thanks: 455 Thanked 464 Times in 164 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just wanted to share, I believe what causes this (obviously as stated above the trim rubbing on the metal) is the vibration from the door closing. I have taken meticulous care of my car, and it's garage kept and not driven in winter. Sure enough, slight rust is present, but only on the drivers side. I have barely ever used the passenger side door, it's been opened maybe 15 times since I've owned it, and no rust is present. If you shut the door you can almost watch it happen.

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