Rust Pevention
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iforland
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Rust Pevention
As I'm new to the Scirocco and the car I have is in good condition at the moment I was wondering whether you can get VW to re-apply the internal cavity wax to the underside and box sections of the car and therefore future proof against rust. Has anyone ever had this done?
Re: Rust Pevention
Is rust a real concern on modern galvanized bodies?
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Cuprabob
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Re: Rust Pevention
It certainly is on the MK4 and MK5 Golf. VW are paying out a fortune on warranty claims gor tailgates on the former and wings on the latter.
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iforland
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Re: Rust Pevention
Cuprabob makes a really good point, and if I'm not mistaken the tailgates on Scirocco's can also suffer from rust, mine is showing early signs and I will be talking to dealer about this as I believe it has a 12 year body warranty.
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iforland
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Re: Rust Pevention
Oh and just in case your not sure what I'm referring to see the image in the following post:
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Re: Rust Pevention
Clearly I have been lucky!
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iforland
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Re: Rust Pevention
Hopefully you have, nothing worse than a rusty car...
Back on the original subject about cavity wax, my idea is that if it costs £300 its a fairly cheap way to ensure the car remains as rust free as possible for as long as possible, and with the added benefit that it will make the car have a bit more of a "new" car smell. I'll check with the dealer and see if its something they offer and how much it would cost.
Back on the original subject about cavity wax, my idea is that if it costs £300 its a fairly cheap way to ensure the car remains as rust free as possible for as long as possible, and with the added benefit that it will make the car have a bit more of a "new" car smell. I'll check with the dealer and see if its something they offer and how much it would cost.
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skyblues11
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Re: Rust Pevention
try to get some quotes from different bodyshops. I think dealers will be dearer by comparison.
when i wash mine, i often forget or neglected the bits around the tailgate ( the area on the actual body and you can only access it when the tailgate is wide open).
I only realize after that in those areas a lot of wet muck gather and because its not exposure, it never dries at the same rate. left to accumulate i think it will only encourage rust in the long run.
I think its better to prevent rust by cleaning those areas. In the uK with the salt on the road in winter, its a good idea to hose the underside and wheel arches as well.
when i wash mine, i often forget or neglected the bits around the tailgate ( the area on the actual body and you can only access it when the tailgate is wide open).
I only realize after that in those areas a lot of wet muck gather and because its not exposure, it never dries at the same rate. left to accumulate i think it will only encourage rust in the long run.
I think its better to prevent rust by cleaning those areas. In the uK with the salt on the road in winter, its a good idea to hose the underside and wheel arches as well.