Things to prepp while bird is in hibernation

**RedFenix_68** · 10-31-2012, 02:18 PM

Hey guys and gals, winter is here and prepping the T/A for spring is under way. I know you are all smart and hate that nasty cancer growing thing called rust. Well anyways just a head up for all of you who detail and clean your car like crazy (like me). I found some rust underneath the passenger headlight assembly close to the horn/battery area. i quickly used a wire brush and put paint on there to keep that nasty thing away. This is the only known area where i have ever found rust. it was the size of a quarter, i have never driven this vehicle in snow or on a salty pathway. i have been taking things off and cleaning my car like crazy, and i figure the rest of you who do not drive your vehicle as a dd should do the same if you have not started already...btw if i were all of you i would remove your spoilers if you have a trans am style spoiler to check under there. anyways good luck and i will take a picture and try posting later.

**pajeff02** · 11-01-2012, 03:48 PM

Could have been an area of poor paint adhesion from the factory. Good to get it taken care of before it spreads.

**RedFenix_68** · 11-01-2012, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

Could have been an area of poor paint adhesion from the factory. Good to get it taken care of before it spreads.

yup i was on that like white on rice. the only reason i noticed it is bc the headlight frames where out bc i am getting ready to switch the plastic gears out with the aluminum ones. damn nasty rust, i am just glad its noit the rust you look at and say hey and grab it and it all breaks off....just surface corrosion

**35th-ANV-SS** · 11-01-2012, 06:06 PM

Check under the plastic guards on the inside door jam (above the rocker panel) as well. Not sure if TA's have that like Camaro's do.

**RedFenix_68** · 11-01-2012, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Check under the plastic guards on the inside door jam (above the rocker panel) as well. Not sure if TA's have that like Camaro's do.

oh yes i checked there immediately...you where the one tht said you found rust there right? ya i checked one of my (drivers side) and i have yet to check passenger side bc the door is to close to the wall to open and my transmission is out of it atm

**35th-ANV-SS** · 11-01-2012, 07:05 PM

No, it wasn't me, but I remember another member on here had a thread about it. I don't recall who it was though. You probably remember the same thread then.

**RedFenix_68** · 11-01-2012, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

No, it wasn't me, but I remember another member on here had a thread about it. I don't recall who it was though. You probably remember the same thread then.

yes sir i do. and checked my car immediately after reading that probably like most peeps.