rusting away
#1
rusting away
My car is garaged for the last 12 years. It doesn't see much water b/c I take the train to work but it is just rusting away. I know this is a common issue on this car but wtf. I would like to just slow it down, will rusty primer or por 15 help or am I wasting my time? I was going to deal w/ it next year b/c I want to finish my Trans am first lol. Brian.
#13
If you're getting rust that bad, you need to check your lower radiator core support where the crossmember that holds the motor mounts bolts up to. They rust from the inside out, so if you see rust bubbling up on it, it's gone. It will break loose from you. It's a structural part of the car and it holds up alot of weight from the engine and transmission. I'd fix that first if it needs it before the rear quarter panels.
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#20
You don't need a lift to inspect it. You can look at it through the lower air intake in the bumper, and look underneath it and behind it easily with a flashlight. Take a screwdriver or a small little hammer and tap around on it to hear if it's solid. The typical area to rust first is at and on both sides of where the crossmember bolts up to.
#23
My friend's car had large deposits of rust on the driver side A-pillar (he could not find the cause though). A good rubdown and filling in ensured a smooth surface for the primer and then paint. Did work wonders and the rust has not returned there since. It was done nearly a year ago.
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#26
What do they use on the roads there, sand? The original owner of my car lived in NYC for a few years before moving back here and selling the car. It got it's fair share of rust damage. All the local Maxima's here that haven't been up north are in much better shape than mine.
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