rust =(

SkyZ · 06-01-2010, 12:22 AM

OK, so my dads got an 02 altima, and its slowly becoming a rust bucket. how do i get rid of the rust before it spreads. is there a proper cheap way to do it? i know my dad doesnt care cuz hes says, "i'll drive it till it breaks down and get a new car" but if theres a cheap way he might consider it.

a little background info. the altima is very prone to rust (at least the 02 model) and the underbody is looking pretty bad. the catalytic convertor is probably done.
There is also some body rust because he was rear ended back when the car was 2 weeks old and i guess the body shop didnt do a good job. its clear cuz there was alignment issues with the trunk and a lot of other stuff, but yea its starting to bubble up now so i kinda want to fix all that. anybody got any answers?

kenchan · 06-01-2010, 02:55 PM

for undercarriage you can use rustoleum to stop most of the rusting just get a black one.

for panels if it's on the inner side you can use rustoluem and on the outside you'll have to sand it down and touch it up either by spray or brush.

if your dad doesnt care i'd just leave it and just drive it until it really falls apart. might be doing him a favor by letting it die faster so he can convince himself a new car is overdue.

SkyZ · 06-02-2010, 04:10 AM

hahaha my dad has had a very bad experience with this altima, sad to say when this nissan dies, i dont think my dad will buy another nissan product. just like hes sworn off dodge after that horrific neon.

kenchan · 06-03-2010, 02:32 PM

get a honda or toyota. built in canada!

SkyZ · 06-04-2010, 02:29 AM

i wouldnt mind an accord, but toyo =\ they're not very interesting.

06-01-2010, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	rust =( OK, so my dads got an 02 altima, and its slowly becoming a rust bucket. how do i get rid of the rust before it spreads. is there a proper cheap way to do it? i know my dad doesnt care cuz hes says, "i'll drive it till it breaks down and get a new car" but if theres a cheap way he might consider it. a little background info. the altima is very prone to rust (at least the 02 model) and the underbody is looking pretty bad. the catalytic convertor is probably done. There is also some body rust because he was rear ended back when the car was 2 weeks old and i guess the body shop didnt do a good job. its clear cuz there was alignment issues with the trunk and a lot of other stuff, but yea its starting to bubble up now so i kinda want to fix all that. anybody got any answers?

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06-01-2010, 02:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	for undercarriage you can use rustoleum to stop most of the rusting just get a black one. for panels if it's on the inner side you can use rustoluem and on the outside you'll have to sand it down and touch it up either by spray or brush. if your dad doesnt care i'd just leave it and just drive it until it really falls apart. might be doing him a favor by letting it die faster so he can convince himself a new car is overdue.

06-02-2010, 04:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	hahaha my dad has had a very bad experience with this altima, sad to say when this nissan dies, i dont think my dad will buy another nissan product. just like hes sworn off dodge after that horrific neon.

06-03-2010, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	get a honda or toyota. built in canada!

06-04-2010, 02:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	i wouldnt mind an accord, but toyo =\ they're not very interesting.