Potential rust problem?

gadget1960 · 17th December 2018, 17:57

Today I was cleaning around the door and boot seals of general dirt 'n' dust that accumulates and noticed that where the two edges (corners) of the boot meet the rear screen seal were showing signs of worn paint at the underside of the edge that had gone through to the primer!
An area that will need sorting fairly soon I would imagine.
Don't know if this is a common problem but thought I would mention it.
Appears to be a relatively easy fix with a touch up brush as the final finish is largely hidden so would save on an expensive professional repaint.

suzublu · 17th December 2018, 18:01

It's a known area, also right in the corner, is a potential water leak spot under the seal

Dallas · 17th December 2018, 18:27

I've noticed that too, I cant see any rust, just thin dull paint.

gadget1960 · 17th December 2018, 18:34

Mine has gone through to the primer so will require attention asap but as said ... think it will be a relatively easy fix.
Got me searching all over the car for any other potential 'rubbing' spots.
Slight paranoia taking hold! haha.

Best_of_British · 17th December 2018, 19:17

Plenty of rubbing spots on rubber hoses and AC pipes as well if you search.

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gadget1960 · 17th December 2018, 19:46

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Originally Posted by Best_of_British

Plenty of rubbing spots on rubber hoses and AC pipes as well if you search.

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Saw quite a few of those 'under bonnet' issues to so as I was doing different things under the bonnet I re-routed or secured any pipes / wiring i felt were at risk of future problems.
no doubt i'll find more as things progress.

suzublu · 17th December 2018, 19:49

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Originally Posted by gadget1960

Saw quite a few of those 'under bonnet' issues to so as I was doing different things under the bonnet I re-routed or secured any pipes / wiring i felt were at risk of future problems.
no doubt i'll find more as things progress.

Where the bonnet sound deadening meets the aircon pipe also needs sorting, ie, tape the pipe, or cut a hole in the liner

bl52krz · 17th December 2018, 23:03

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Where the bonnet sound deadening meets the aircon pipe also needs sorting, ie, tape the pipe, or cut a hole in the liner

You can also drill a few holes in the bracing under the skin of the bonnet, and use small screws with a washer on to hold the insulation up off the aircon pipe and the pipe on the underbonnet pump,if fitted.

Rickshaw · 18th December 2018, 13:20

As regards the Boot Corner problem this seems quite common and I have experience of it. Apart from removing the rust and treating eg Rust killer / converter plus repaint on the corner I also :-
1 - adjusted the boot to slightly remove from the edge below the window
2 - ran a strip of Door Edging along the entire boot edge below the window.

It looks perfectly ok.

As regards the Bonnet , I have applied Cavity wax along front , rear and side edges as well as spaces above the engine - all done in height of Summer). One thing that does concern me is the enormous amount of condensation I have recently found both underside of bonnet and soaking the liner. Anyone any observations.

All the treatments above applied to each of my 3 X75's

gadget1960 · 18th December 2018, 14:03

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Originally Posted by Rickshaw

As regards the Boot Corner problem this seems quite common and I have experience of it. Apart from removing the rust and treating eg Rust killer / converter plus repaint on the corner I also :-
1 - adjusted the boot to slightly remove from the edge below the window
2 - ran a strip of Door Edging along the entire boot edge below the window.

It looks perfectly ok.

As regards the Bonnet , I have applied Cavity wax along front , rear and side edges as well as spaces above the engine - all done in height of Summer). One thing that does concern me is the enormous amount of condensation I have recently found both underside of bonnet and soaking the liner. Anyone any observations.

All the treatments above applied to each of my 3 X75's

Some good advice there, I have filled all the bonnet and boot cavities with ACF50 (good enough for royal navy .. good enough for my 75 haha).
I think the condensation issue is probably more to do with freezing temps outside and a nice warm engine.. the under bonnet sound deadening is perfect for soaking up moisture so it's inevitable really.
After I've corrected the minor paint blemish on the corners of the boot I think I'm going to use a thin strip of clear vinyl between the boot and the sealing rubber and see how that goes.

17th December 2018, 17:57	#1
gadget1960 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maxton, Dover Posts: 519 Thanks: 183 Thanked 132 Times in 89 Posts	Potential rust problem? Today I was cleaning around the door and boot seals of general dirt 'n' dust that accumulates and noticed that where the two edges (corners) of the boot meet the rear screen seal were showing signs of worn paint at the underside of the edge that had gone through to the primer! An area that will need sorting fairly soon I would imagine. Don't know if this is a common problem but thought I would mention it. Appears to be a relatively easy fix with a touch up brush as the final finish is largely hidden so would save on an expensive professional repaint.

18th December 2018, 13:20	#9
Rickshaw Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer, 2 X75 Saloon , MGTF Sunstorm Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 380 Thanks: 497 Thanked 172 Times in 93 Posts	Edge strip As regards the Boot Corner problem this seems quite common and I have experience of it. Apart from removing the rust and treating eg Rust killer / converter plus repaint on the corner I also :- 1 - adjusted the boot to slightly remove from the edge below the window 2 - ran a strip of Door Edging along the entire boot edge below the window. It looks perfectly ok. As regards the Bonnet , I have applied Cavity wax along front , rear and side edges as well as spaces above the engine - all done in height of Summer). One thing that does concern me is the enormous amount of condensation I have recently found both underside of bonnet and soaking the liner. Anyone any observations. All the treatments above applied to each of my 3 X75's

17th December 2018, 18:01	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	It's a known area, also right in the corner, is a potential water leak spot under the seal

17th December 2018, 18:27	#3
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I've noticed that too, I cant see any rust, just thin dull paint.

17th December 2018, 18:34	#4
gadget1960 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maxton, Dover Posts: 519 Thanks: 183 Thanked 132 Times in 89 Posts	Mine has gone through to the primer so will require attention asap but as said ... think it will be a relatively easy fix. Got me searching all over the car for any other potential 'rubbing' spots. Slight paranoia taking hold! haha.

17th December 2018, 19:17	#5
Best_of_British Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer & Arden Green Project Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 932 Thanks: 159 Thanked 200 Times in 155 Posts	Plenty of rubbing spots on rubber hoses and AC pipes as well if you search. Sent from my Redmi 4A using Tapatalk