Rust on tow hook - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ayau · 09-13-2012, 08:59 PM

It appears that the front tow hooks are already beginning to rust. I'm guessing this was caused by the metal on metal contact when the car was tied down for delivery. Anybody else have this problem? Should I be concerned?

GregV · 09-13-2012, 09:06 PM

Did you try to see if it'll wipe off? Looks like it could just be rail dust from transport.

ayau · 09-13-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregV

Did you try to see if it'll wipe off? Looks like it could just be rail dust from transport.

i've tried rubbing it pretty hard with a towel and also tried to scratch it off with my nails, but it's still there.

actually, after reading more about rail dust, it seems like the hot metal particles can actually melt onto the paint. this would explain why it's hard to remove. i'm actually not sure if that's rust from the actual hook or just metal particles that became rusted (rail dust).

Wes B. · 09-13-2012, 09:20 PM

Sandblast and LINE-X it!

zc06_kisstherain · 09-13-2012, 09:23 PM

hook is just hook. are you going to show off your hook under the car? i wouldnt worry about it

DaJo · 09-13-2012, 09:32 PM

It could just be the rust from the rusted chains during transport... Either that or possibly surface rust.

mashal · 09-13-2012, 09:34 PM

Rust this fast? I doubt it .. And if it's rust it will flake and spider web .. You will be able to pick it with your nails if it was rust

I-Tapatalk

Xanatos · 09-13-2012, 11:48 PM

It looks like the paint has been chipped off and its starting to rust. I wouldn't worry about it. If you are really concerned just plastidip it. No ones going to criticize you for something they can't see.

ChrisOkc8 · 09-13-2012, 11:53 PM

Oh no!!! Sell the car as soon as possible!

zc06_kisstherain · 09-14-2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisOkc8

Oh no!!! Sell the car as soon as possible!

x2

switchlanez · 09-14-2012, 12:08 AM

There's rust neutralizer/inhibitor stuff you can get at auto parts stores or Walmart. Just put that on and let it dry. Then add touch up if you want.

LSxJunkie · 09-14-2012, 12:16 AM

WD40 and Rhino Liner or Line-X.

DR1FT · 09-14-2012, 11:06 AM

If your really bothered bring it to the dealer. The car comes with rust warranty you know.

Asterisked Accolade · 09-14-2012, 11:33 AM

You could just clean it well and spray it with a clear enamel rattle-can to slow any further rusting.

09-13-2012, 08:59 PM	#1
ayau Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Some rust bucket Location: Polar ice cap Posts: 3,058 Thanks: 312 Thanked 1,046 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rust on tow hook It appears that the front tow hooks are already beginning to rust. I'm guessing this was caused by the metal on metal contact when the car was tied down for delivery. Anybody else have this problem? Should I be concerned?

09-13-2012, 09:32 PM	#6
DaJo FT86Club Vancouver Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Sport-Tech; Drove: MR-S, AE86 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,533 Thanks: 391 Thanked 1,180 Times in 634 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	It could just be the rust from the rusted chains during transport... Either that or possibly surface rust. __________________ 1984 AE86 BT 20V 5MT 2007-2012 2000 MR-S 5MT 2010-2012 2013 BRZ Sport-Tech 6AT Since '12 (OEM+ STI tS Build) 2015 Lexus IS250 AWD F-Sport 2 2015-2018 2018 Lexus NX300 F-Sport 3 Since '18

09-14-2012, 12:08 AM	#11
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,719 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There's rust neutralizer/inhibitor stuff you can get at auto parts stores or Walmart. Just put that on and let it dry. Then add touch up if you want. __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Good Rust Proof, Clear Bra places in GTA	Eclipse218	CANADA	64	02-05-2014 10:48 AM
Tow hook specs?	mufasis	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics	15	10-21-2012 11:41 PM
Tow Hook	Mo707	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	7	09-11-2012 12:39 PM
should I opt for the rust/paint protection package from the dealer?	kiddo	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics	9	09-04-2012 12:21 AM
Rust already?	Fugazi	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics	9	08-26-2012 03:36 PM

09-13-2012, 09:20 PM	#4
Wes B. Automotive Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 458 Thanks: 166 Thanked 125 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sandblast and LINE-X it!

09-13-2012, 09:34 PM	#7
mashal DADA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Location: Kanada Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 47 Thanked 388 Times in 249 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rust this fast? I doubt it .. And if it's rust it will flake and spider web .. You will be able to pick it with your nails if it was rust I-Tapatalk

09-13-2012, 11:53 PM	#9
ChrisOkc8 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 182 Thanks: 112 Thanked 52 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh no!!! Sell the car as soon as possible!

09-14-2012, 12:16 AM	#12
LSxJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Car Location: Here Posts: 326 Thanks: 283 Thanked 403 Times in 214 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	WD40 and Rhino Liner or Line-X.

09-14-2012, 11:06 AM	#13
DR1FT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: MBC300 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 188 Thanks: 34 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If your really bothered bring it to the dealer. The car comes with rust warranty you know.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password