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Any rust on your prius from salty roads?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ski.dive, Nov 10, 2009.

  1. hobbit

    hobbit Senior Member

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    No body rot on my '04 despite New England's best efforts every
    winter, but certainly a bit of rust on various suspension components
    underneath, various bolt heads and threads on the exterior of
    the cabin, and the muffler/tailpipe. Nothing has progressed to the
    point of needing replacement yet, which as far as the muffler is
    concerned I find completely amazing. The rest of the exhaust
    system is stainless, so I expect that to last quite a bit longer..
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    _H*
     
  2. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    Do you think the custom shops that paint or chrome suspension parts, etc, could prevent these exposed parts from corroding? I suspect it would be a high maintenance affair, with painted springs needing to be touched up regularly. Most of those fancy undersides don't get to see much, if any, road.

    Yes, I have been spending too much time at car shows.
     
  3. danl

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    I've only been through one winter with my prius, but I haven't noticed any rusting. I do however make it a point to spray down the underside of my car with a power washer every now and then when its warm enough to do so outside. I have an unreasonable fear of rust...
     
  4. ski.dive

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    I have not seen one reply of rust issues with the PRIUS!!!!!
     
  5. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Buy with confidence :_>
     
  6. kenmce

    kenmce High Voltage Member

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    I was crawling around under the rear of my '04 last week. Didn't see any rust.
     
  7. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Not even the muffler? Amazing!
     
  8. Sarge

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    Am I the only one who has had problems with the wiper arms corroding, where the paint bubbles? The paint surface hasn't broken yet, but it's only a matter of time... It's happening on both wipers, but the driver side is more advanced.

    Anyone else?
     
  9. ski.dive

    ski.dive Active Member

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    Winter and salt on the roads are coming soon...
    More rust reports