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Anyone else have rust forming on strut tower? (pics)

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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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Anyone else have rust forming on strut tower? (pics)

It's been rusting on the driver's side strut tower right by the weld. How should I fix this? Sand, primer and paint? I just dont' want it to get any worse.



Old Sep 2, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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rust bullet They have ads on the org
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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Not a bit, but I've heard of even an '03 with rust there.
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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that looks just like mine. Should fix it soon. Mine is also rusting at upper door hinges.
that should be a treat to fix.
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Larrio
rust bullet They have ads on the org
Cool. I just checked out their site. Seems like it's worth trying. I haven't seen their ads on here. Do you have a discount code?
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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the trial pack was so cheap I didn't even bother. I did 1/4 portion of my engine bay with only half of a tiny can and it came with 2 cans, 2 brushes and 2 sets of vinyl gloves.
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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I cheaper solution might be to get a product called "Extend" by Loctite. It chemically changes the rust to dark-grey or black compound. It can be painted over or left as is and is about $10 for a spray can or small bottle. The stuff works great!!! Here's Loctite's Q & A page. Scroll down to "Rust Treatments and Cleaners" section.

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/quest...p?answerme=103
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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Cool, well I ordered the 1/2 pint from them. That should be good to touch up that spot and some others.
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