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Old 11/29/05, 12:03 PM
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hmm im afraid my stang got a bit of rust , not much, but how can i get rid of it???
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Need more information. Where is the rust located. Is it only surface rust. How much of the paint is bubbled, etc etc etc
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well its mostly under the car, the pipes of the exauste and the driveshaft, thats about it, but besides that the car is like new, is a 2000 mustang btw
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That's nothing to worry about.

I believe your exhaust system is a mild stainless steel and will oxidize but will not rot out in time. Your driveshaft is steel and will also have surface rust on it just because of the exposure to the elements.

The big area for rust trouble is the body/chassis. If you drive your car in the snow make sure you get it undercoated and have a good oil in all the doors. The worst areas for rust are where there is overlapped sheetmetal where moisture can build up.
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^^ohhh, ok,

down here theres is no snow our coldest temperature is about 80!! hehehe, but that was my concern the driveshat and all that,
down here, the shop does something call a flush, is that they put some oil with a mixture under the car with like an airbrush or something like that,

but in case i see somw rust on the bodym what shoudl i do?
thanxs for all your help!!
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I think you have a while before you have to worry about body rust, especially with the temps you guys have. Anyway, if you every did have body rust you have to remove all signs of it. Normally at least 1" of material beyond the rust area. Surface rust can be removed with a wirewheel or use products specifically designed for this purpose. If you get a rust hole, take it to a body shop
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