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?) > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/