Re: [DML] More thoughts on rust
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Re: [DML] More thoughts on rust




Mike - there is a difference in the DeLorean frame compared to other
cars.  The DeLorean frame is epoxy-coated mild steel.  This means that
the steel itself has no anti-corrosive properties in it's molecular 
structure, like stainless steel does.  Other manufacturers use several 
different coatings to protect their sheet metal from corrosion that 
DeLorean omitted.  All of the corrosion protection is supposed to 
be provided by the epoxy coating.  This is a nice idea, but in practice, 
it just didn't work all that well.  The problem is that the epoxy
can become damaged through frame flexure, stone chips, curb
scuffs, etc.  Once there is an opening, moisture can collect between
the coating and the mild steel frame.  This means rust - and lots of 
it.  You won't be able to see it until the epoxy flakes off.  


--
Mike


-------------- Original message from "smileksr" <michaelbarth@xxxxxxxxxxx>: -------------- 


> 
> 
> 
> I am the guy who has aroused several responses by stating that I 
> have "no fear" by driving my car in the winter. 
> 
> About a dozen responses came in, all of which centered on rust. 
> 
> My question is this: Is the Delorean more prone to rust than any 
> other car? Is the frame made of a different kind of steel or 
> something that rusts more quickly? 
> 
> If so, then I will change my winter driving habits. But if not, 
> then why are people so concerned about their Delorean rusting, more 
> than their "winter car" that they subject to the salty conditions? 
> It's not like we are driving a $100K car here, folks. The Delorean 
> is not irreplaceable. Mine was the same price as a new honda. I 
> guess my thinking is, I will treat it the same and enjoy it year- 
> round. I don't know...I can see both sides of the argument, because 
> there are only so many of them (Deloreans, that is), and there will 
> always be hondas. 
> 
> But if the Delorean frame is somehow more prone to rust, then I'm 
> definitely concerned about my winter driving habits. 
> 
> Let me know...Mike #6528 (I think?) 
> 

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