dave_t

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As a new owner of a 2003 WRX that is rust free, what is the best way to keep them that way? Please, no silly responses like 4 layers of Hammerite.

alphaj12

Interested in this as well, mines an 02

I have the slightest surface rust on the lip of the wheel arch where stones must have chipped the paint. Just bought the Bilt Hamber Electroc zinc primer and paint/lacquer ready to "do some damage" before it spreads, all still solid metal thankfully.

Osimabu

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Use everything Bilt Hamber sell to clean, de-rust (Deox-C gel) and protect the metal and you won't go far wrong:

www.bilthamber.com

If anyone mentions Waxoyl, just remember the car shown on the tin (a 1960s generic 'sports car') is representative of the technology offered by the product within.

dave_t

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Has anyone tried putting some clear tape protection over this area for stone chipping?

Saying that I've seen a few cars where it very much looks like it tends to come from 'inside out'.
I guess many cars suffer here as you get trapped muck between the arch liner & the inner arch...

Ayde

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I always remove the rubber trim and get an old sponge right in behind the lip to get all the mud etc... out every couple of washes.

The Rig

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what a load of rubbish, 8 yrs of using underseal on my arches and no rust yet

Osimabu

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Their underseal is pretty good. I'm talking about the cavity wax that's actually sold as 'Waxoyl'.

Sorry for the confusion.

stedee

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i hope/think they sorted it out on the newages but on classics they rust from the inside out. its the cavity inbetween where the 2 panels join, must be internal condensation which puddles on the seam sealant and slowly rots the metal away

dave_t

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a reasonable trick (especially on classics) is to pull back the boot lining and popping a of silica filled bags. cost practically nothing, but if ya have a damp boot issue would definitely help