Paint 25000 miles + a gritter + stone chips = Rust

Yorkshirestoke · 8th March 2008, 07:43

After driving on the M62 the other night I had to pass a road gritter doing 50mph in the middle lane. There were 3 of them a few miles apart which made me wince

as I had to pass each one to get home.

When I inspected the bonnet the following day it was a right mess

Then a few days later after washing I found a nice big rust spot on the drivers side wing.

Great. 10 months old and it's already starting to rust.

HappyMan · 8th March 2008, 09:18

Surely it shouldn't be rusting so early - I think a trip to the dealer and a few strong words are needed. Modern cars should not, in my opinion, suffer with rust after such short periods.

Sorry to hear about the gritter attack - do you have a touch-up pen?

TTDegs · 8th March 2008, 10:18

trouble is, any car will rust if a stone chip goes through to bare metal, especially at this time of year

pace960 · 8th March 2008, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

trouble is, any car will rust if a stone chip goes through to bare metal, especially at this time of year

Except for the Audi A8. It has an aluminium body!!

ritchie_perriam · 8th March 2008, 12:32

there is meant to be a 5 year rust garentee!

Dimplyred · 8th March 2008, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ritchie_perriam

there is meant to be a 5 year rust garentee!

You'll probably find, as with most manufacturers, that untreated stonechips are not included under the guarantee.

FWH · 8th March 2008, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

You'll probably find, as with most manufacturers, that untreated stonechips are not included under the guarantee.

They are not included.

The 5 year anti-rust guarantee is only covering rust holes caused by rust coming from the inside.

robbo51 · 8th March 2008, 12:46

I told you to wash it didnt I YS!!

Dimplyred · 8th March 2008, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I told you to wash it didnt I YS!!

Yes before it looks like a piece of Swiss cheese.

uncler · 8th March 2008, 15:02

Just a quickie - I bought a Honda touch up paint stick thing (to cover up a couple of the stone chips I have) but it says on the back not to use it under 15 degrees C!

I don't have the luxury of a heated garage, so does that mean I have to wait until Spring to use it?

GHGH · 8th March 2008, 15:24

Have used it at 11-12 C, it was OK. Thin layer - dries slowly!

8th March 2008, 07:43	#1 (permalink)
Yorkshirestoke Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 15th September 2007 Location: Elland, Halifax Posts: 88 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	25000 miles + a gritter + stone chips = Rust After driving on the M62 the other night I had to pass a road gritter doing 50mph in the middle lane. There were 3 of them a few miles apart which made me wince as I had to pass each one to get home. When I inspected the bonnet the following day it was a right mess Then a few days later after washing I found a nice big rust spot on the drivers side wing. Great. 10 months old and it's already starting to rust.

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HappyMan Super Moderator Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,669 Thanks: 9 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	Surely it shouldn't be rusting so early - I think a trip to the dealer and a few strong words are needed. Modern cars should not, in my opinion, suffer with rust after such short periods. Sorry to hear about the gritter attack - do you have a touch-up pen?

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uncler Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: SE London, UK Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just a quickie - I bought a Honda touch up paint stick thing (to cover up a couple of the stone chips I have) but it says on the back not to use it under 15 degrees C! I don't have the luxury of a heated garage, so does that mean I have to wait until Spring to use it?

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GHGH Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 933 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have used it at 11-12 C, it was OK. Thin layer - dries slowly!