Found Some Rust(pics)
#1
Found Some Rust(pics)
Finally got around to really taken a good look into the back seat and I was not expecting it to be this bad. I know many people have it alot worse though, so I won't cry about it. Just wanna know if this is really seriose, and what steps I should take to make sure it doesn't spread. Below are pics taken of pretty much most of the rusty spots. Enjoy, and tell me what ya think.
Still okay I guess...
![](http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/6349/dscf05853wr.jpg)
I tried pressing on the rust spots and the structure seems to still be holding...
![](http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/1541/dscf05867xu.jpg)
I already knew about this. It's not really noticable in person and especially when the door is closed...
Still okay I guess...
![](http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/6349/dscf05853wr.jpg)
I tried pressing on the rust spots and the structure seems to still be holding...
![](http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/1541/dscf05867xu.jpg)
I already knew about this. It's not really noticable in person and especially when the door is closed...
![](http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/8266/dscf05872fc.jpg)
#2
Looks like somebody wuz here. I could be wrong though, but looks like somebody tried to do something about it a long time ago. I bet this can qualify for Nissan's little recall since it's around the seatbelt area. Oh and I ran a Carfax on the car before I bought it, and it came out clean. Is that were I would find if the recall was done or not? I didn't see anything about a recall done...
![](http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/2930/dscf05880zv.jpg)
Some minor rust spots...
![](http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/746/dscf05890wh.jpg)
And last but not least, the worst one of them all. This is the one that really caught my eye. Seemed okay at first, but when I touched it, my finger fell through. So I just put some tape over it to close up the hole...![](http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/4332/dscf05913hm.jpg)
Also, if there are any other places I can check, I would love to do so. Thanks.
![](http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/2930/dscf05880zv.jpg)
Some minor rust spots...
![](http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/746/dscf05890wh.jpg)
And last but not least, the worst one of them all. This is the one that really caught my eye. Seemed okay at first, but when I touched it, my finger fell through. So I just put some tape over it to close up the hole...
![](http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/4332/dscf05913hm.jpg)
Also, if there are any other places I can check, I would love to do so. Thanks.
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#4
hey joe, that pic with the one where you put your finger through it, i did the same on mine, but i have no rust anyhere else. in my trunk area, i have no rust and same with the filelr neck, so it doesnt affect my seatbelts, but for now i put silicon over the hole so when you drive, water does not come inside the car.......just a temporary fix for mine, you might wanna think about that since when you drive in the rain, water might come inside your car.
#10
Excuse for late reply...
Originally Posted by D-sta
Wow.....that looks bad
What a rust bucket
-D
What a rust bucket
-D
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Hows the M3 coming along?
Originally Posted by belakithom
Yep it does. Have you looked under the car yet, paying particular attention to the frame and rocker panels?
Originally Posted by Nocheez
I've been fighting Nissan for about 5 months now with the rust in my car. The rear seatbelt holder has completely fallen off. You could almost shove a 20 oz. bottle through the hole in the trunk/wheel well. Good luck!
Originally Posted by tripleGmax
i believe this was one of the things we told you to check when you went to buy this car.......
#11
Yeah, I have but it looks fine under there. What about the rocker panels? Im not too sure what those are.
That is the metal that is underneath the doors between the wheel wells. If you look directly under a door, you can see them. They are most susceptible to salt, dirt, etc.
That is the metal that is underneath the doors between the wheel wells. If you look directly under a door, you can see them. They are most susceptible to salt, dirt, etc.
#12
Originally Posted by D-sta
Wow.....that looks bad
What a rust bucket
-D
What a rust bucket
-D
i would try to seal up the holes as best possible, silicone, figerglass, something, then take off the wheels and heavily undercoat your wheel wells. it wont stop the rusting, but itll at least stop it from getting in your car. mine were worse.
#14
Originally Posted by shavedmax
whatta punk.
i would try to seal up the holes as best possible, silicone, figerglass, something, then take off the wheels and heavily undercoat your wheel wells. it wont stop the rusting, but itll at least stop it from getting in your car. mine were worse.
i would try to seal up the holes as best possible, silicone, figerglass, something, then take off the wheels and heavily undercoat your wheel wells. it wont stop the rusting, but itll at least stop it from getting in your car. mine were worse.
Just curiose,
1) Does rust like this spread fast? Can I be safe for another month or 2?
2) What would be the best natural thing to do for now.. Not drive in the rain? No car washes?
Thanks alot.
#15
Never will happen to my maxima and yes I said never. Always kept clean and if salt does touch it before I park I hose it down in the building garage, I don't think I have a spec of rust.
Juan I'm only 50 exits away to show you punk.
The m3 is coming along nicely. I just installed some HIDs and did some maintenance to it, I've been driving it everyday while the maxima sleeps in the garage.
-Diego
Juan I'm only 50 exits away to show you punk.
The m3 is coming along nicely. I just installed some HIDs and did some maintenance to it, I've been driving it everyday while the maxima sleeps in the garage.
-Diego
#16
Originally Posted by D-sta
Never will happen to my maxima and yes I said never. Always kept clean and if salt does touch it before I park I hose it down in the building garage, I don't think I have a spec of rust.
Juan I'm only 50 exits away to show you punk.
The m3 is coming along nicely. I just installed some HIDs and did some maintenance to it, I've been driving it everyday while the maxima sleeps in the garage.
-Diego
Juan I'm only 50 exits away to show you punk.
The m3 is coming along nicely. I just installed some HIDs and did some maintenance to it, I've been driving it everyday while the maxima sleeps in the garage.
-Diego
i hope to have an end of summer bbq at the crib, ill let you know when that'll be so we can get together.
oh and on the rust thing. just let it be until you fix it. stick sone duck tape on it so water doesnt get all over, but it's been like that until now, just let it be.
#17
Originally Posted by shavedmax
i thought the maxima turned into the family bucket. i work alot closer than you think so dont get me going........................
i hope to have an end of summer bbq at the crib, ill let you know when that'll be so we can get together.
oh and on the rust thing. just let it be until you fix it. stick sone duck tape on it so water doesnt get all over, but it's been like that until now, just let it be.
i hope to have an end of summer bbq at the crib, ill let you know when that'll be so we can get together.
oh and on the rust thing. just let it be until you fix it. stick sone duck tape on it so water doesnt get all over, but it's been like that until now, just let it be.
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