Have agreed with my dealer to spray non contacts points due to rust as goodwill. Is there anything that I should ensure they do to avoid the return of rust?
Facelift Dealer Hub Respray
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teslaboy
Mythos black RS3 8v FL
Personally I wouldn't let a dealer anywhere near it spraying stuff around the hubs. You're risking (and a not insignificant risk) of overspray on everything. Being a dealer, they'll do it the cheapest way possible, which will mean it'll be done on the car with minimal protection for other surfaces.
teslaboy
Mythos black RS3 8v FL
Did mine myself.
Had to borrow my mums driveway though !
- Jack car up.
- Take off wheel.
- Use wire wool to rub off excess rust.
- Clean area.
Mask with masking tape hub face, disc, caliper etc.
Paint hub. I used smooth silver hammerite, the straight over rust version. 2 to 3 coats. And i used a hairdryer to speed up the drying process !
A year old now and no return of rusty rear hubs !!!
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@teslaboy @jimojameso good Job, but did you not use some qrust on the hub before the Hammerite paint?
teslaboy
Mythos black RS3 8v FL
No, got as much dust rust off as possible.
Used the hammerite with rust treatment in it, i.e Hammerite Straight to Rust. It appears to work ok, so far....
Used the hammerite with rust treatment in it, i.e Hammerite Straight to Rust. It appears to work ok, so far....
+1 that is sufficient, you want it to look as new. no need for it to look like a body panel finish - will be out of place.
