I was referring to the plastic sheets that are in the wheel wells, to
keep the spray off the back of the headlights, out of the engine
compartment, and from going back into the sills, Take a look. It's no
longer a big opening that leaves the entire fender's underside exposed.
Joseph McAllister
Pentaxian
On Nov 23, 2008, at 17:05 , PN Stenquist wrote:
Most automotive manufacturers started employing galvanizing or zinc
coating in the seventies, although the Japanese were a bit late in
implementing it. In truth, the first application of this technology
for rust proofing was on farm implements. I know of no auto
manufacturer that employs plastic shields in place of rust proofing.
Paul
On Nov 23, 2008, at 7:36 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote:
In the late 70s Porsche started dipping all their cars in a
galvanizing solution while still a bare metal shell. Over the next
ten years, all other manufacturers started doing the same thing,
though some only dip the bottom foot or so. It's the wheel wells
and rocker panels that take the brunt of the salt and sand, as it
provides so many places for it to accumulate, where it sits, and
stays damp, year round. But some makers just put plastic shields in
the wheel wells.
Joseph McAllister
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A Porsche 911 metal shell used to sit out in front of the factory.
May still be there. They gave annual reports on it's condition.
Good marketing.
On Nov 23, 2008, at 14:30 , JC OConnell wrote:
I live in flordia, but even here cars use to rust out all
the time in the 60's and 70's. I never see ANY rust any more
in florida. Its "fixed" for all intents and purposes at
least in this climate.
JC O'Connell
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