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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: MinchCS on 23 September 2026, 13:42

Title: A reminder to check suspension arms and subframe for rust
Post by: MinchCS on 23 September 2026, 13:42

I have a mollycoddled 10,000 mile 2016 Clubsport S that isn't used during the colder months and I was shocked by the state of the rear arms and subframe while on the ramp last week. When I bought it 2 years ago it was like a new car underneath, but 6,000 dry - and very occasionally wet - miles (no salt) has taken its toll. So far only superficial rust, flaking and loss of paint, but a poor reflection of the quality of the protection on these components. So do please check yours - and protect them.

I cleaned and wire brushed every affected part, treated with epoxy Jenolite spray, then 2 coats of Dynax UB and all looks great again.

Title: Re: A reminder to check suspension arms and subframe for rust
Post by: karlos on 24 September 2026, 08:46

I Dynax UB'd mine about two years ago so I need to get under there and see how it's holding up as I really should be doing it annually. Thanks for the reminder.

Title: Re: A reminder to check suspension arms and subframe for rust
Post by: symonh2000 on 24 September 2026, 21:27

Good advice, I gave ours a wirebrushing and a coat of POR-15 earlier this year.