Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

Help please. There is a small crevice that separates the driver side
bumper and the driver side headlight. Between that crevice is a very
noticeable corrosion forming. Looks like it has already form a
horizontal line of rust.

Is there warranty coverage for this and if not, please tell me
what cleaning material to buy so I can take care of this on my own?

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

This specific area in the front is surrounded by plastic or vinyl, thus
I'm surprised rust would form in this area. The area to the rear of
the headlight on the side of the car (where the bumper meets the
fender), now this is an area that I could see potential rust formation.

You may wish to address this with your dealer. Another thought, in
addition to keeping the car waxed, you may wish to spray some WD40 in
those specific areas to minimize the moisture in that area.

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

This specific area in the front is surrounded by plastic or vinyl, thus
I'm surprised rust would form in this area. The area to the rear of
the headlight on the side of the car (where the bumper meets the
fender), now this is an area that I could see potential rust formation.

You may wish to address this with your dealer. Another thought, in
addition to keeping the car waxed, you may wish to spray some WD40 in
those specific areas to minimize the moisture in that area.

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

On 10 Jan 2006 18:54:47 -0800, suretrade001@hotmail.com wrote:

>Help please. There is a small crevice that separates the driver side
>bumper and the driver side headlight. Between that crevice is a very
>noticeable corrosion forming. Looks like it has already form a
>horizontal line of rust.
>
>Is there warranty coverage for this and if not, please tell me
>what cleaning material to buy so I can take care of this on my own?


With my 2006 the dealer said I havecorrosion protection *IF* i go in
every 6 mo for a $10 car wash. Did you get a similar deal? They also
pushed that there was a rustout warranty but that I had to maintain
the paint etc. I would talk to the dealer and see wha they said.

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

On 10 Jan 2006 18:54:47 -0800, suretrade001@hotmail.com wrote:

>Help please. There is a small crevice that separates the driver side
>bumper and the driver side headlight. Between that crevice is a very
>noticeable corrosion forming. Looks like it has already form a
>horizontal line of rust.
>
>Is there warranty coverage for this and if not, please tell me
>what cleaning material to buy so I can take care of this on my own?


With my 2006 the dealer said I havecorrosion protection *IF* i go in
every 6 mo for a $10 car wash. Did you get a similar deal? They also
pushed that there was a rustout warranty but that I had to maintain
the paint etc. I would talk to the dealer and see wha they said.

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

A follow-up . . . here is a copy and paste of the Hyundai 7
Year/Unlimited Miles Anti-Perforation warranty. Please note the last
sentence - no warranty for surface rust. For compensation on this
warranty, it must rust from the inside of a body panel to the outside.
---------
Covers 7 years unlimited miles starting with 2005 Model Year
(previously 5 year/100,00 Miles for 2004 and prior model years).

Covers perforation (rust hole through the body panel from inside to
outside) corrosion of original Hyundai body sheet metal due to defects
in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.

Excludes surface corrosion.
--------

I would suggest that timely washing and waxing, and other measures
against rust and corrosion be taken, especially at seams. This is a
typical place for corrosion to begin. Again, a routine application of
WD40 to seams, and other areas where moisture seams to collect, is a
good preventive measure.

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

A follow-up . . . here is a copy and paste of the Hyundai 7
Year/Unlimited Miles Anti-Perforation warranty. Please note the last
sentence - no warranty for surface rust. For compensation on this
warranty, it must rust from the inside of a body panel to the outside.
---------
Covers 7 years unlimited miles starting with 2005 Model Year
(previously 5 year/100,00 Miles for 2004 and prior model years).

Covers perforation (rust hole through the body panel from inside to
outside) corrosion of original Hyundai body sheet metal due to defects
in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.

Excludes surface corrosion.
--------

I would suggest that timely washing and waxing, and other measures
against rust and corrosion be taken, especially at seams. This is a
typical place for corrosion to begin. Again, a routine application of
WD40 to seams, and other areas where moisture seams to collect, is a
good preventive measure.

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

You should try using a Rust Preventive Coating from POR-15. I have had
wonderful success with it. One of my buddies turned me onto it.
http://por15store.com

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

You should try using a Rust Preventive Coating from POR-15. I have had
wonderful success with it. One of my buddies turned me onto it.
http://por15store.com

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

This may be a paint warranty issue. If that area of the car was damaged in
any sort of collision, expect coverage to be denied.

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

This may be a paint warranty issue. If that area of the car was damaged in
any sort of collision, expect coverage to be denied.

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

Don wrote:
> This specific area in the front is surrounded by plastic or vinyl, thus
> I'm surprised rust would form in this area. The area to the rear of
> the headlight on the side of the car (where the bumper meets the
> fender), now this is an area that I could see potential rust formation.
>
> You may wish to address this with your dealer. Another thought, in
> addition to keeping the car waxed, you may wish to spray some WD40 in
> those specific areas to minimize the moisture in that area.

So, spray WD-40 on the rust? Will that remove it?

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

Don wrote:
> This specific area in the front is surrounded by plastic or vinyl, thus
> I'm surprised rust would form in this area. The area to the rear of
> the headlight on the side of the car (where the bumper meets the
> fender), now this is an area that I could see potential rust formation.
>
> You may wish to address this with your dealer. Another thought, in
> addition to keeping the car waxed, you may wish to spray some WD40 in
> those specific areas to minimize the moisture in that area.

So, spray WD-40 on the rust? Will that remove it?

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

im pretty sure theres a paint defect warranty for a year..
"Don" <w9cw@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1136992414.138026.306440@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>A follow-up . . . here is a copy and paste of the Hyundai 7
> Year/Unlimited Miles Anti-Perforation warranty. Please note the last
> sentence - no warranty for surface rust. For compensation on this
> warranty, it must rust from the inside of a body panel to the outside.
> ---------
> Covers 7 years unlimited miles starting with 2005 Model Year
> (previously 5 year/100,00 Miles for 2004 and prior model years).
>
> Covers perforation (rust hole through the body panel from inside to
> outside) corrosion of original Hyundai body sheet metal due to defects
> in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
>
> Excludes surface corrosion.
> --------
>
> I would suggest that timely washing and waxing, and other measures
> against rust and corrosion be taken, especially at seams. This is a
> typical place for corrosion to begin. Again, a routine application of
> WD40 to seams, and other areas where moisture seams to collect, is a
> good preventive measure.
>

Re: Rust is already forming on '05 elantra
 

im pretty sure theres a paint defect warranty for a year..
"Don" <w9cw@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1136992414.138026.306440@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>A follow-up . . . here is a copy and paste of the Hyundai 7
> Year/Unlimited Miles Anti-Perforation warranty. Please note the last
> sentence - no warranty for surface rust. For compensation on this
> warranty, it must rust from the inside of a body panel to the outside.
> ---------
> Covers 7 years unlimited miles starting with 2005 Model Year
> (previously 5 year/100,00 Miles for 2004 and prior model years).
>
> Covers perforation (rust hole through the body panel from inside to
> outside) corrosion of original Hyundai body sheet metal due to defects
> in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
>
> Excludes surface corrosion.
> --------
>
> I would suggest that timely washing and waxing, and other measures
> against rust and corrosion be taken, especially at seams. This is a
> typical place for corrosion to begin. Again, a routine application of
> WD40 to seams, and other areas where moisture seams to collect, is a
> good preventive measure.
>