Rust on a Brand new Car

speedmiester · 15th March 2017, 12:33

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Originally Posted by rohintonw

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Any suggestions are welcome.

If the rust is on wheel nuts and on disc brakes, it is quite normal. No need to worry about that.
I am unable to see the pics you have uploaded, please share it again.

tharian · 15th March 2017, 15:44

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Originally Posted by rohintonw

Also, though I had asked this question earlier can someone help me verify the VIN. The VIN on my car is MAJAXXMRKAHJ06860. does this mean that the chassis is a 2013 Chassis ?

The manufacturing date as per the VIN is January 2017.

You can decode using the table in the link;
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/buyin...ml#post4140459 (ARTICLE: Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN))

I am sure it is just surface rust you are seeing.

rohintonw · 15th March 2017, 18:04

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Originally Posted by speedmiester

If the rust is on wheel nuts and on disc brakes, it is quite normal. No need to worry about that.
I am unable to see the pics you have uploaded, please share it again.

am struggling to attach pics as it tells me to give a link

Jaggu · 15th March 2017, 18:13

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Originally Posted by rohintonw

am struggling to attach pics as it tells me to give a link

Please go through the following link https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/annou...-team-bhp.html (Uploading photographs directly to Team-BHP)

rohintonw · 15th March 2017, 18:14

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Originally Posted by speedmiester

If the rust is on wheel nuts and on disc brakes, it is quite normal. No need to worry about that.
I am unable to see the pics you have uploaded, please share it again.

Here are the pictures : Found how to upload.

rohintonw · 15th March 2017, 18:58

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Originally Posted by speedmiester

If the rust is on wheel nuts and on disc brakes, it is quite normal. No need to worry about that.
I am unable to see the pics you have uploaded, please share it again.

I have uploaded the pics here ...

vikram_d · 15th March 2017, 19:38

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Originally Posted by rohintonw

I have uploaded the pics here ...

That's normal. Nothing to worry about. Those parts wont rust further.

rohintonw · 15th March 2017, 19:55

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

That's normal. Nothing to worry about. Those parts wont rust further.

Gives me some assurance. thank you.

genopv · 26th March 2021, 15:11

Dear All

Couple of weeks back I went for fixing a puncture and found that the wheel areas are rusted.

I was recommended to paint this area using Anti-rust kind of painting (reddish/orange).

is this recommended?

Any particular recommendation if a treatment is required?

TIA
Venkat

Agarwal_Aayush · 27th March 2021, 00:12

This area is made of cast iron and has the tendency to get rust. You can get it painted but this part catching rust is not a reason to worry IMHO.

whitewing · 27th March 2021, 11:38

If you want to get it painted, make sure an appropriate paint (high temperature) is used and the surface is sanded and cleared of the rust prior to application of the paint.
As mentioned by Agarwal_Aayush, some rusting does happen to these surfaces.

TrackDay · 27th March 2021, 12:12

Rusting on wheel rotors is not too uncommon. In this case, it doesn't look bad, but still nothing can be said through the pictures alone. If and when you are getting this done, make sure it is done by someone who knows the job. Sorry, I couldn't identify, but which is your vehicle make & model ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC-ckB1fIKU

Mr.Boss · 27th March 2021, 15:44

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Originally Posted by TrackDay

which is your vehicle make & model ?

From the bump stops I guess it is Pajero Sport

manofinfinity · 8th January 2024, 18:21

My Hycross is less than one year old and i saw rust down here,Is this normal to accumulate rust on the lower parts, this is the lower part of the second row, actually there is a plastic panel that covers this area but it got snapped out when moving the seat forward I don’t know how.

Revvatron · 12th January 2024, 13:40

Hi All,

Need advice on small rust point on my front door. Couple of months back I touched the wall of underpass while driving and it resulted in a small dent. At that moment I didn't notice that small part of metal was exposed and it looked like a minor scratch. I though I will get the dent fixed in my next service. Today when I showed it to SA, he said I have to repaint the whole door to fix the dent, eventhough it is very very minor dent but the door alignment is bit off. And only that way we can fix the rust issue. I asked him for any alternate way like applying some kind of paste or rust spray to which he said nothing can be done. It is a minor scratch for which I don't want to repaint the whole door. My friends advised it is better to wait for more scratches or major scratches/dents before we go for whole paint job.
I am attaching the pics below. Can anyone suggest me what can be done. I am not sure what to search for exactly so posting it here. If this is mentioned in any other thread please point me to it. Thanks

26th March 2021, 15:11	#39
genopv BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 60 Thanked: 169 Times	Need your advise on rust on the wheels! Dear All Couple of weeks back I went for fixing a puncture and found that the wheel areas are rusted. I was recommended to paint this area using Anti-rust kind of painting (reddish/orange). is this recommended? Any particular recommendation if a treatment is required? TIA Venkat Last edited by vb-saan : 28th March 2021 at 06:13. Reason: Typo
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Agarwal_Aayush BHPian Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: HR-26 Posts: 115 Thanked: 255 Times	Re: Need your advise on rust on the wheels! This area is made of cast iron and has the tendency to get rust. You can get it painted but this part catching rust is not a reason to worry IMHO.
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27th March 2021, 11:38	#41
whitewing BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 561 Thanked: 1,592 Times	Re: Need your advise on rust on the wheels! If you want to get it painted, make sure an appropriate paint (high temperature) is used and the surface is sanded and cleared of the rust prior to application of the paint. As mentioned by Agarwal_Aayush, some rusting does happen to these surfaces.
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8th January 2024, 18:21	#44
manofinfinity BHPian Join Date: May 2023 Location: Mumbai Posts: 132 Thanked: 217 Times	Re: Rust on a Brand new Car My Hycross is less than one year old and i saw rust down here,Is this normal to accumulate rust on the lower parts, this is the lower part of the second row, actually there is a plastic panel that covers this area but it got snapped out when moving the seat forward I don’t know how. Attached Thumbnails
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12th January 2024, 13:40	#45
Revvatron BHPian Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 208 Thanked: 503 Times	Re: Rust on a Brand new Car Hi All, Need advice on small rust point on my front door. Couple of months back I touched the wall of underpass while driving and it resulted in a small dent. At that moment I didn't notice that small part of metal was exposed and it looked like a minor scratch. I though I will get the dent fixed in my next service. Today when I showed it to SA, he said I have to repaint the whole door to fix the dent, eventhough it is very very minor dent but the door alignment is bit off. And only that way we can fix the rust issue. I asked him for any alternate way like applying some kind of paste or rust spray to which he said nothing can be done. It is a minor scratch for which I don't want to repaint the whole door. My friends advised it is better to wait for more scratches or major scratches/dents before we go for whole paint job. I am attaching the pics below. Can anyone suggest me what can be done. I am not sure what to search for exactly so posting it here. If this is mentioned in any other thread please point me to it. Thanks Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Revvatron : 12th January 2024 at 13:40. Reason: typo issue
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