Honda rust

[Aeolis]

As most honda owners know hondas are known for rusting after 10 years are so by the wheel wells. Mines a few years old and im wondering if proper maintenance will combat the problem. Anyone have experience with this? My brothers accord is 12 years older and he didnt take care of it so its got the rust already.

[Murr1525]

Re: Honda rust

Maintenance and washing only helps.

Sanding off and painting any rusted spots as soon as they appear is also important.

[Blueline]

Re: Honda rust

Maintenance and washing only helps.

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And getting it rust sprayed. (underbody and inner pannels)

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Honda rust

As most honda owners know hondas are known for rusting after 10 years are so by the wheel wells. Mines a few years old and im wondering if proper maintenance will combat the problem. Anyone have experience with this? My brothers accord is 12 years older and he didnt take care of it so its got the rust already.

Not sure what your wheel wells are lined with, but if you have direct access to the metal, I would suggest cleaning it off and then sealing it with a rubberized underbody spray.

Your local auto parts store should carry a few.

It gives it a nice, clean look and helps to protect it as well.

If there is a plastic or carpet liner in the way, there isn't much you can do unless you want to remove that and then seal behind it.

[Aeolis]

Re: Honda rust

Any particular brand i should be looking for? its just called underbody spray?

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Honda rust

I use Westley's.

[Blueline]

Re: Honda rust

I don't know Westleys, so I cannot comment on it. However, it you have any rust, one tiny spot of rust, on your Honda, and you apply an underbody spray that hardens, the rust will still grow, albeit it a little slower. It will just slowly grow and peel off the hardened spray. Those type of sprays are meant for pristine metal. I would recommend going to one of those oil spray companies and either get the car fully sprayed or buy an aerosol can of their stuff and spot spray. Maybe Westleys is the none hardening type.