How to prevent further rust under a 22 year old Truck
2012年4月27日 · I am about to purchase a 22 year old (1990) Chevy C/K 2500 from a friend who is moving out of the country. I’m only going to pay $800 for the truck. I believe he has taken good care of the vehicle and it’s mechanically sound but rust prevention was never a priority. The fenders and tailgate are rusted through and some minor surface rust is present. I may or may not deal with the body rust ...
Rust show stopper? - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
2010年7月31日 · I have to agree that rust is the big factor and mechanics are secondary. Rust can be unseen until something falls apart at 70mph or someone gets a little dizzy from the fumes. The only rusted vehicle I would consider is a PU truck with bed only rust in something I could swap out. I’d rather have a perfect body and mech. problems any day.
Rust Proofing New Vehicles - Good or Bad - Car Talk Community
2007年7月10日 · ALL new vehicles are rustproofed at the factory, using state-of-the-art techniques and materials. NOTHING else is needed, regardless of where you live. In fact, dealer-installed rustproofing usually makes a vehicle MORE prone to rust. These “protection” packages are known as “ADP,” or Additional Dealer Profit, and are worthless.
Rust Resistant Car Makes & Models - Car Talk Community
2010年6月26日 · It even stops rust effectively after it has started w/o base preparation…Can your sprays do that ? Most importantly, oil is cost effective, costing less than a quart of oil per car every two to three years. Ask any antique car restoration person,regular maintenance and exposure control are the only time tested rust prevention on vehicles.
What conditions are worst for rust? - Car Talk Community
2007年10月30日 · The road salt is the villain. Road & Track Magazine a number of years back did a rust survey, and the North East and the area around the great Lakes was 26 times as rust prone as the South West. Cars in Hawaii do not rust as quickly as those in Detroit. Basic chemistry tells us that, all thing equal, rusting increases with temperature.
Is there a way to stop rust from spreading on my car?
2001年2月4日 · Of course it doesn't matter how good POR 15 is if the rust spot is like the one on my car and the panel is rusting from the inside out. (Very interesting and depressing to find rust bubbles that are covered with the car's original paint.) If the rust is on the outside though, POR 15 is a great idea. Zenmervolt
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Used cars from Pennsylvania - Car Talk Community
2007年7月27日 · Yes, salt is rampant all over that area. SOME PA vehicles are quite rusty. Perhaps the one you are looking at was Ziebarted when it was new, and will never rust. Get it checked out by a pro, for both rust and mechanical issues. There are SEVERAL big dealer only car auctions in PA. That’s where Manheim’s headquarters are.
Hyundai Tucson Superior or Geely Azkarra as rental car?
2024年12月17日 · Hello.We’re renting an SUV that will involve driving in lower mountains and on some bumpy roads at times. There are two options: Hyundai Tucson Superior or Geely Azkarra (a Chinese SUV). Both are automatics. I don’t have any more detailed info: the rental car companies didn’t provide it. I want the vehicle that has better suspension and smoother handling. I …