Quick Question about Newer Acura/Honda
For those who have been following-up on my (own internal) debate
about rustproofing my new 2004 Acura RSX, I have a quick question: Are newer models (say, since 2002) of Honda and Acura better, worst or equal to other manufacturers when it comes to rusting? I know that certain car manifacturers have a reputation for rusting quickly. There used to be a time in the 80s and early 90s when Honda was not very good in this regards. Has this changed? Can we now trust the double sided galvanized steel system they now use? As usually, thanks in advance! |
Re: Quick Question about Newer Acura/Honda
"Frank" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message news:vGSVc.2275$df11.2144@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com... > For those who have been following-up on my (own internal) debate > about rustproofing my new 2004 Acura RSX, I have a quick > question: > > Are newer models (say, since 2002) of Honda and Acura better, > worst or equal to other manufacturers when it comes to rusting? I > know that certain car manifacturers have a reputation for rusting > quickly. There used to be a time in the 80s and early 90s when > Honda was not very good in this regards. Has this changed? Can we > now trust the double sided galvanized steel system they now use? > Even a regular galvanized steel system works OK if you wash the underside of the vehicle regularly. Most people don't do this of course. Ted |
Re: Quick Question about Newer Acura/Honda
"Frank" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message news:vGSVc.2275$df11.2144@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com... > For those who have been following-up on my (own internal) debate > about rustproofing my new 2004 Acura RSX, I have a quick > question: > > Are newer models (say, since 2002) of Honda and Acura better, > worst or equal to other manufacturers when it comes to rusting? I > know that certain car manifacturers have a reputation for rusting > quickly. There used to be a time in the 80s and early 90s when > Honda was not very good in this regards. Has this changed? Can we > now trust the double sided galvanized steel system they now use? > Even a regular galvanized steel system works OK if you wash the underside of the vehicle regularly. Most people don't do this of course. Ted |
Re: Quick Question about Newer Acura/Honda
Well, my 01 Prelude had about 10 very small rust spots around the trunk
seal where the water accumulates after it drains off the roof and rear window. I scraped the rust off and applied touch-up paint on top of them, but it's only a temporary solution. I'm actually strongly considering rust proofing it, but I don't know if it will really help. Cosmin Frank wrote: > For those who have been following-up on my (own internal) debate > about rustproofing my new 2004 Acura RSX, I have a quick > question: > > Are newer models (say, since 2002) of Honda and Acura better, > worst or equal to other manufacturers when it comes to rusting? I > know that certain car manifacturers have a reputation for rusting > quickly. There used to be a time in the 80s and early 90s when > Honda was not very good in this regards. Has this changed? Can we > now trust the double sided galvanized steel system they now use? > > As usually, thanks in advance! > > |
Re: Quick Question about Newer Acura/Honda
Well, my 01 Prelude had about 10 very small rust spots around the trunk
seal where the water accumulates after it drains off the roof and rear window. I scraped the rust off and applied touch-up paint on top of them, but it's only a temporary solution. I'm actually strongly considering rust proofing it, but I don't know if it will really help. Cosmin Frank wrote: > For those who have been following-up on my (own internal) debate > about rustproofing my new 2004 Acura RSX, I have a quick > question: > > Are newer models (say, since 2002) of Honda and Acura better, > worst or equal to other manufacturers when it comes to rusting? I > know that certain car manifacturers have a reputation for rusting > quickly. There used to be a time in the 80s and early 90s when > Honda was not very good in this regards. Has this changed? Can we > now trust the double sided galvanized steel system they now use? > > As usually, thanks in advance! > > |
Re: Quick Question about Newer Acura/Honda
In article <vGSVc.2275$df11.2144@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.ro gers.com>,
"Frank" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote: > For those who have been following-up on my (own internal) debate > about rustproofing my new 2004 Acura RSX, I have a quick > question: > > Are newer models (say, since 2002) of Honda and Acura better, > worst or equal to other manufacturers when it comes to rusting? I > know that certain car manifacturers have a reputation for rusting > quickly. There used to be a time in the 80s and early 90s when > Honda was not very good in this regards. Has this changed? Can we > now trust the double sided galvanized steel system they now use? > > As usually, thanks in advance! The main problem in those areas that get lots of snow is the salt they place on the roads to prevent ice from forming. The salt has a negative effect on almost all types of metal. If you live in such an area, I believe rustproofing is a good idea regardless of the type of car that you own. This is especially true if you have a new car that has not yet gone thru the winter. I'm not an engineer but I suspect that placing rustproofing on an old car that has gone thru a couple of winters is NOT a good idea unless the underside of the vehicle is washed really well to remove the salt. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: Quick Question about Newer Acura/Honda
In article <vGSVc.2275$df11.2144@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.ro gers.com>,
"Frank" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote: > For those who have been following-up on my (own internal) debate > about rustproofing my new 2004 Acura RSX, I have a quick > question: > > Are newer models (say, since 2002) of Honda and Acura better, > worst or equal to other manufacturers when it comes to rusting? I > know that certain car manifacturers have a reputation for rusting > quickly. There used to be a time in the 80s and early 90s when > Honda was not very good in this regards. Has this changed? Can we > now trust the double sided galvanized steel system they now use? > > As usually, thanks in advance! The main problem in those areas that get lots of snow is the salt they place on the roads to prevent ice from forming. The salt has a negative effect on almost all types of metal. If you live in such an area, I believe rustproofing is a good idea regardless of the type of car that you own. This is especially true if you have a new car that has not yet gone thru the winter. I'm not an engineer but I suspect that placing rustproofing on an old car that has gone thru a couple of winters is NOT a good idea unless the underside of the vehicle is washed really well to remove the salt. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
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