Corrosion protection?
Discussion
I've heard of people getting this done on their mk1 or mk2 5's but would it be worth getting done on a 56 plate mk3? I can't see any problems currently with the car but I'd rather get it dome if the need is there now rather than wait until it does become a problem in the future.
It seems like a sensible thing to do as prevention is always better than a cure but I don't know if the mk3 has similar rust problems as the previous marks (time will tell I suppose). If not I could always leave it, I also don't know if I'd be better off waiting until it's a bit older, clueless I think is the word I'm looking for
It seems like a sensible thing to do as prevention is always better than a cure but I don't know if the mk3 has similar rust problems as the previous marks (time will tell I suppose). If not I could always leave it, I also don't know if I'd be better off waiting until it's a bit older, clueless I think is the word I'm looking for
SmilerFTM said:
I've heard of people getting this done on their mk1 or mk2 5's but would it be worth getting done on a 56 plate mk3?
In short, yes. SmilerFTM said:
I can't see any problems currently with the car but I'd rather get it dome if the need is there now rather than wait until it does become a problem in the future.
This is exactly why. The sooner it is done, the better. I have been lucky enough this year to buy an 13yr old car (A Toyota, with a propensity for rust like the MX-5) that the previos owner has bought when it was just 2 years old. He made the excellent decision to get the car undersealed, properly. It has paid off - because now, it is in fabulous condition underneath, nothing is rusty, it is easy to work on all the suspension lower arms etc because none of them are seized etc.
SmilerFTM said:
I don't know if the mk3 has similar rust problems as the previous marks (time will tell I suppose). If not I could always leave it, I also don't know if I'd be better off waiting until it's a bit older, clueless I think is the word I'm looking for
Nobody will know till its too late - ALL cars will corrode to some extent. It doesnt have to be expensive if you do it yourself (<£100) nor is it particularlu difficult. If its a daily driven car and your going to keep it a while, its worth doing in my opinion.
Put it this way - a year ago nobody really knew that the front chassis rails on Mk2.5s suffered from rust but now we are seeing them being written off through rust all the time. If the owners had any idea this might happen then most would have had them rust-proofed years ago.
Do it. You have nothing to lose.
Gareth - The MX5 Restorer is your man.
Do it. You have nothing to lose.
Gareth - The MX5 Restorer is your man.
I'd be interested to see how you get on with this, I've got a 07 plate mk3 and recently had some rust treated around the indicator openings and have sorted some corrosion on the boot lid myself.
It appears that there is little or no protection in the cavities so I intend to look into getting the body cavities treated and the underside treated at some point.
It appears that there is little or no protection in the cavities so I intend to look into getting the body cavities treated and the underside treated at some point.
Every car owner dreads rust eating away at the precious metal of their vehicle. Rust can appear on any unprotected part of your car, including, but not limited to, the hinges, engine, trunk, and window frames. Rust happens when a combination of air and water is allowed to sit on your vehicle for prolonged periods of time. Prevention of such an occurrence would mean removing air and water.
Process of Rust Proofing
• A thorough cleaning away of dirt and debris.
• Spraying a sealant to keep harmful chemicals off.
• Let dry; once it’s finished, the product prevents rust from forming.
From experience in military packaging, when you have the proper moisture barrier materials, you can extend the lifespan of valuable equipment. It’s important to be pre-emptive when it comes to corrosion prevention or else you could wind up spending a lot more than you’d like.
Than Nguyen
http://www.protectivepackaging.net/corrosion-prote...
Process of Rust Proofing
• A thorough cleaning away of dirt and debris.
• Spraying a sealant to keep harmful chemicals off.
• Let dry; once it’s finished, the product prevents rust from forming.
From experience in military packaging, when you have the proper moisture barrier materials, you can extend the lifespan of valuable equipment. It’s important to be pre-emptive when it comes to corrosion prevention or else you could wind up spending a lot more than you’d like.
Than Nguyen
http://www.protectivepackaging.net/corrosion-prote...
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