"chrome" rusts???
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'05 A4 1.8TQM6
"chrome" rusts???
hey all,
Does chrome rust? Our side runners and brush guard have rust on them...mainly in the two holes at the bottom bar in the guard and the passanger runner, just rust everywhere. Is this normal?
Does chrome rust? Our side runners and brush guard have rust on them...mainly in the two holes at the bottom bar in the guard and the passanger runner, just rust everywhere. Is this normal?
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1951 Caterpiller D6
Chrome rusts from underneath as moisture gets to the steel via pin holes in the finish. Cheap chrome rusts faster. Wax helps prevent rust. Once it starts, there is no quick cure other than rechroming.
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bah...i guess it's too late to save those then...can I just start waxing it in hopes it will slow it down?
my w202 is bubbling in areas beneath the door rocker panels...i try to wax to slow it down if all possible.
my w202 is bubbling in areas beneath the door rocker panels...i try to wax to slow it down if all possible.
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From: Boston
'05 A4 1.8TQM6
bah...i guess it's too late to save those then...can I just start waxing it in hopes it will slow it down?
my w202 is bubbling in areas beneath the door rocker panels...i try to wax to slow it down if all possible.
my w202 is bubbling in areas beneath the door rocker panels...i try to wax to slow it down if all possible.
. If it makes u feel better our 99 ML320 brush guard has some rust on it too.
