Undercarriage Rust! Problem or not...?

510z · 09-26-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

No rust, not even paint chipping. 5K miles.

gotta love AZ

dcrew1x · 09-26-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 510z

gotta love AZ

I lived in AZ for a year. (Fort Huachuca / Sierra Vista) I also have a few buddies who live in Gilbert.

I would take the 100 degree dry heat weather over three any day over the hod humid muggy weather of Georgia

nogoodname · 09-25-2009, 09:22 PM

undercarriage spray is a good investment to me.... here's why.... view 11 posts up

Benibiker · 09-25-2009, 10:29 PM

My 2002 Jeep Liberty's undercarriage looks better than that, I'd have the dealer fix it.

MacDaddy · 09-25-2009, 11:22 PM

It would seem Nissan found the cheapeast steel they could for this car, rotors, steering linkage and now this...but what do expect for 40K

Pushing_Tin · 09-26-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Benibiker

My 2002 Jeep Liberty's undercarriage looks better than that, I'd have the dealer fix it.

Yeah I also have a 2000 Dodge Ram and it doesn't look like that either.

Benibiker · 09-26-2009, 12:30 AM

Some rusting down there is normal but when a painted surface is peeling and rusting then something's not right.

kenchan · 09-26-2009, 06:50 AM

As posted by others id take it in and have the dealer look at it first. If they give you crap then clean the rust off and spray it...if you do it early chances are it won't spread.
My 5 year old G (original owner) looks 10x better then that. I have tiny rust spots on the painted bits from rocks/debris here and there, but none like that that goes across the metal.

I looked under my Z with my mirror tool but did not have such rust either. I have some rust on the exhaust hangers and non painted metal but not on painted bits like urs.

Smallywood · 09-26-2009, 06:54 AM

No rust or chipping 2600 Miles - 6 months old.

I don't drive in rain or snow though, so that is why mine still looks showroom floor clean.

I'd have the dealer take a look at it.

mrarroyo · 09-26-2009, 08:09 AM

If you decide to do the coating your self look into POR15, I have used it in restoring aircooled VW Beetles and it works very well.

POR15, Inc. - Stop Rust Permanently - Repair Gas & Fuel Tanks

Pushing_Tin · 09-26-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo

If you decide to do the coating your self look into POR15, I have used it in restoring aircooled VW Beetles and it works very well.

POR15, Inc. - Stop Rust Permanently - Repair Gas & Fuel Tanks

I've seen this advertised in some of the car mags. I used this last year on my well casing and it's been great so far.

Car Rust Protection, Repair, Prevention by automotive car paint

cab83_750 · 09-26-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo

If you decide to do the coating your self look into POR15, I have used it in restoring aircooled VW Beetles and it works very well.

POR15, Inc. - Stop Rust Permanently - Repair Gas & Fuel Tanks

+1,000,000 This is a hit in the Porsche-community. Somewhat pricey, though.

spearfish25 · 09-26-2009, 04:07 PM

Don't feel too left out. I'm in Chicago and my car looks similar underneath. I called the dealer and they said to bring it in. I doubt they'll do much, or at least they won't do enough. I'm tempted just to lift it up, give it a quick brush off, and then hit it with either the POR15 or some good old Rustoleum. Either should do the trick and work just fine.

On a side note, the rust we're seeing is very superficial. Unless you plan to keep this car 10 years, I doubt it will ever be an issue.

**just picked up my Rustoleum enamel (flat black), a steel brush, some foam brushes, and a new carbide brush for my dremel for the tough spots.

nicknick · 09-27-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Don't feel too left out. I'm in Chicago and my car looks similar underneath. I called the dealer and they said to bring it in. I doubt they'll do much, or at least they won't do enough. I'm tempted just to lift it up, give it a quick brush off, and then hit it with either the POR15 or some good old Rustoleum. Either should do the trick and work just fine.

On a side note, the rust we're seeing is very superficial. Unless you plan to keep this car 10 years, I doubt it will ever be an issue.

**just picked up my Rustoleum enamel (flat black), a steel brush, some foam brushes, and a new carbide brush for my dremel for the tough spots.

Yes, obviously from the disposable society.

Modshack · 09-27-2009, 09:13 PM

Finish quality under the car isn't that great. I don't think it's gonna be pretty after the Norherners go through this winter with salt, crap and corrosives on the roads..

09-25-2009, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 17	My 2002 Jeep Liberty's undercarriage looks better than that, I'd have the dealer fix it. __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

09-26-2009, 12:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 17	Some rusting down there is normal but when a painted surface is peeling and rusting then something's not right. __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

09-26-2009, 06:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Smallywood Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 501 Drives: 12 GT-R BlackEdition Rep Power: 18	No rust or chipping 2600 Miles - 6 months old. I don't drive in rain or snow though, so that is why mine still looks showroom floor clean. I'd have the dealer take a look at it. __________________

09-26-2009, 04:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Don't feel too left out. I'm in Chicago and my car looks similar underneath. I called the dealer and they said to bring it in. I doubt they'll do much, or at least they won't do enough. I'm tempted just to lift it up, give it a quick brush off, and then hit it with either the POR15 or some good old Rustoleum. Either should do the trick and work just fine. On a side note, the rust we're seeing is very superficial. Unless you plan to keep this car 10 years, I doubt it will ever be an issue. *just picked up my Rustoleum enamel (flat black), a steel brush, some foam brushes, and a new carbide brush for my dremel for the tough spots. Last edited by spearfish25; 09-26-2009 at 05:47 PM.*

09-27-2009, 09:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	Finish quality under the car isn't that great. I don't think it's gonna be pretty after the Norherners go through this winter with salt, crap and corrosives on the roads.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

09-25-2009, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	undercarriage spray is a good investment to me.... here's why.... view 11 posts up

09-25-2009, 11:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
MacDaddy Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NRH2O, Texas Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z MB 7AT Rep Power: 17	It would seem Nissan found the cheapeast steel they could for this car, rotors, steering linkage and now this...but what do expect for 40K

09-26-2009, 06:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	As posted by others id take it in and have the dealer look at it first. If they give you crap then clean the rust off and spray it...if you do it early chances are it won't spread. My 5 year old G (original owner) looks 10x better then that. I have tiny rust spots on the painted bits from rocks/debris here and there, but none like that that goes across the metal. I looked under my Z with my mirror tool but did not have such rust either. I have some rust on the exhaust hangers and non painted metal but not on painted bits like urs.

09-26-2009, 08:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
mrarroyo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heaven on Earth Posts: 211 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	If you decide to do the coating your self look into POR15, I have used it in restoring aircooled VW Beetles and it works very well. POR15, Inc. - Stop Rust Permanently - Repair Gas & Fuel Tanks

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