Author Topic: Factory defect which could lead to rust, get checkin  (Read 3164 times)

Offline Mikeyd1

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Re: Factory defect which could lead to rust, get checkin
« Reply #10 on: 16 June 2020, 21:07 »
The problem is under the grommets when you pull it out then u should see
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Offline Adam T7

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Re: Factory defect which could lead to rust, get checkin
« Reply #11 on: 16 June 2020, 21:20 »
Pulled around the edges Up to the edge of the hole - no sign of rust that I could see.
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Re: Factory defect which could lead to rust, get checkin
« Reply #12 on: 16 June 2020, 21:32 »
Glad to hear hear it. Yep just remove clean and wax it will help seal the grommets right up
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Re: Factory defect which could lead to rust, get checkin
« Reply #13 on: 16 June 2020, 21:40 »
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Re: Factory defect which could lead to rust, get checkin
« Reply #14 on: 17 June 2020, 19:24 »
Checked a 64 plate today there was just a little rust so it doesn’t really seem to spread
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Re: Factory defect which could lead to rust, get checkin
« Reply #15 on: 17 June 2020, 21:59 »
If it’s galvanised, it shouldn’t, but worth looking out for either way.
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