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Does this corrosion need some action?
Mine is 29/11/04 registered. While I think surface rust on the chassis, particularly around welds etc. is normal, there is one area I was a bit worried about, just to the right of the towbar socket, as on attached photo. Options are a) do nothing, b) go for some localised treatment (what - brush off and Kurust?) c) get the whole car waxoyed by Rustmaster.
option B may not cure it but it will certainly help, after neutralizing the rust, put a lot of zinc rich paint on it, to try to move the corrosion onto the zinc and away from the steel.
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9th May 2009 9:44 pm
zaphod
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I have the same. The dealer said it's fine and no work was required..............Sail Fast - Live Slow...
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Thats one thing I hate about the landys. You think that being British made they would have sealed all vehicles from new properly considering the amount off salt and crap they throw onto the roads.
I tened to brush on old motor oil onto the chassis around Sept/Oct keeps the rusty to a minimum
10th May 2009 4:11 am
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Wire brush then waxoyl, it will never get any worse again. Easy if slightly mssy to apply, or get it done by a specialist. Club Pie n Pea
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10th May 2009 6:29 am
caverD3
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I would thoughaly clean first and have a good look to see if there has been any cracking.
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10th May 2009 6:49 am
nigelc
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Do you tow much?[/quote]
No, tow bar just supports bike rack
10th May 2009 8:28 am
catweasel
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no expert but I see what is happening in the right pic at work and is generally because the weld was not cleaned properly prior to painting.
10th May 2009 8:32 am
caverD3
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Hope it's just surface rust. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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10th May 2009 8:37 am
nigelc
Member Since: 16 Apr 2008
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catweasel wrote:
no expert but I see what is happening in the right pic at work and is generally because the weld was not cleaned properly prior to painting.
So even if I don't get the whole underside waxoyled, I should clean the offending area up with a wire brush and paint with Kurust? Is there a risk of increasing corrosion in the area bordering the bit you've treated?
10th May 2009 2:37 pm
caverD3
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No more than it would anyway I would think.
I would check the area and treat anyrust you see whilst you are at it. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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