planelazy Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I keep looking at pictures of the underside of my car.. should I be concerned with this amount of rust? http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225273_10150255061500862_682000861_9263370_7558977_n.jpghttp://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247738_10150256646355862_682000861_9279401_1856547_n.jpghttp://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/248034_10150256647010862_682000861_9279414_2812770_n.jpg And if it is something to worry about, then what would be the best course of action.. replace the part(s) or sand and coat with Rustoleum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 that is pretty bad, Ive seen so much rust on 40 year old cars. I would sandblast and paint/powdercoat. A lot of salt on the roads where you live at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 The car was up in Maryland and Virginia before I bought it.. so for the previous owner(s) yes.. the car is in Orlando now, so not anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 You could also use rust conversion coatings such as Rust Mort/Rust Seal or POR15 (my personal favorite) and them topcoat with paint over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I wouldn't worry about it. Most of it is just superficial surface rust, it's not going to cause any problems. Anyways, you will never be able to stop the rust now short of complete disassembly, sandblasting and repainting. The exhaust will likely need to be replaced sometime, but that is pretty much a given with most cars that don't have a stainless exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Exhaust was already replaced in another pic Thanks for everyones input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I am sure my 08, looks just about the same. Can't avoid rust if you live where they salt roads. I just wish they did salt roads at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 You mean didn't? It's a bit expensive to put heating elements in the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushin Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Lol, yep I meant did not. So be it, sand and plowing should be enough. Too icy? Get a set of freaking snow tires or don't drive;-). Awd, ftmw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Wow that's a ton of rust. Previous owner didn't believe in car washes I guess. I live in PA and mine is nowhere near that bad. +1 for rust convertor, should slow it down and mask it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I don't care how well you take care of your car, the liquid salt the CDOT now use on the roads is EXTREMELY corrosive. It's a freaking joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well, sand on ice doesn't do jack.. Super Bowl weekend this year I was caught in that ice storm, TXDoT isn't equipped to deal with ice (no plows or salt throwers) so they where dumping sand on the highways.. that did absolutely nothing. Guess we all just have to deal with it until we all have http://pressthebuttons.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/delorean.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 where you at in Orlando ? and holy shit. I'm happy I got a southern car ! But you can get on of those rust away bottles and brush wherever and it will go away in a few hours, then throw some topcoat paint if you wish. Btw , your oil pan looks damage. Time for a KillerB oil pan:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerBro Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 New England Eats Cars alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 where you at in Orlando ? and holy shit. I'm happy I got a southern car ! But you can get on of those rust away bottles and brush wherever and it will go away in a few hours, then throw some topcoat paint if you wish. Btw , your oil pan looks damage. Time for a KillerB oil pan:rolleyes: It is, and not only will I be getting that oil pan, but also that oil pick up.. I park my car in Auburndale, which is right off Lake Alfred, but I got a house up in Ocoee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 well i also live in the dc metro area and am frequently under my car (lift as well)... i dont think its entirely based on the location as to why there is THAT much rusting. i wonder if the car sat around for an extended period, maybe on some high grass or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Who knows. I bought the car back in December.. CarFax isn't that detailed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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