Corrosion Issue
Discussion
Found these fixings rusting on the underside of the bonnet of a car only 2 years old and only 9000 miles. The car has had very little exposure to salted roads and parked up most of the winter time.
I do not think this should happen so quickly on a new car and would welcome any comments on the cause or info on any similar experiences.
nailya said:
Found these fixings rusting on the underside of the bonnet of a car only 2 years old and only 9000 miles. The car has had very little exposure to salted roads and parked up most of the winter time.
I do not think this should happen so quickly on a new car and would welcome any comments on the cause or info on any similar experiences.
Black Internal torx drive screws are prone to rusting when fitted in external or semi exposed areas (not internal) because they are painted not plated. When fitted the torx driverused to fit them removes some of the paint from the torx drive which is where the corrosion spreads from. If they have lasted 2 years they have done well and exceeded the salt spray requirement. The root cause of this issue is the wrong coating has been specified for the screw to be fitted in a semi exposed position.
I would think 99% of owners would not even notice or care. Just dab some hammerite on them, will take under a minute to do.
I would think 99% of owners would not even notice or care. Just dab some hammerite on them, will take under a minute to do.
rossub said:
Worst "I've got a 2 year old Bentley and Range Rover Sport" thread ever.
Well, someone had to say it
What does it matter what I have got - also have 11 year old lexus so what.Well, someone had to say it
The point is I have too similar age high spec cars one of which is rusting and the other not.
Bentley tried to suggest it was the local climate. Rubbish - we have had virtually no snow for the last couple of years and I am sure the same road grit is used al over the country.
Someone sensible said that there maybe a problem with the earth system on the car. There is corrosion elsewhere on the car such as terminals, alloy wheels, front grille fixings and more.
Educated comments please
nailya said:
What does it matter what I have got - also have 11 year old lexus so what.
The point is I have too similar age high spec cars one of which is rusting and the other not.
Bentley tried to suggest it was the local climate. Rubbish - we have had virtually no snow for the last couple of years and I am sure the same road grit is used al over the country.
Someone sensible said that there maybe a problem with the earth system on the car. There is corrosion elsewhere on the car such as terminals, alloy wheels, front grille fixings and more.
Educated comments please
Are you the same guy who posted on here a couple of weeks ago with the same issues with his Bentley? The point is I have too similar age high spec cars one of which is rusting and the other not.
Bentley tried to suggest it was the local climate. Rubbish - we have had virtually no snow for the last couple of years and I am sure the same road grit is used al over the country.
Someone sensible said that there maybe a problem with the earth system on the car. There is corrosion elsewhere on the car such as terminals, alloy wheels, front grille fixings and more.
Educated comments please
You could consider replacing the fixings with new ones, preferably not painted for protection.
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