The rust is coming...

PPCHR · Apr 21, 2014

I think my car turns into a Mercedes and yes a old lady asked me already if it is a Mercedes.

Both rear wheel arches are starting to get a bit rusty. Luckily it isn't to late yet and I can get a rid of it when I do the Front bumper and the mirrors.

Is it a common problem or is it just me?

Saint.V8 · Apr 21, 2014

Common on the L322.....

The P38 was the only relatively rust proof Range Rover.

acc · Apr 21, 2014

I have a simular problem, but mine is on both sides between the inner shield and the sill which looks like a definate water trap. I've had a push and gentle prod, but mine will be removed with a wire cup brush, then treated and painted, once the weather gets better.

tomcat59alan · Apr 21, 2014

Saint.V8 said:
Common on the L322.....

The P38 was the only relatively rust proof Range Rover.

Do you hear that Hippo, a relatively rust proof shed. Guess they will still be around when they brush up yours

2.0_hippo · Apr 21, 2014

Mine isn't rusting like the one pictured...

I have only had a couple of flaky patches at the bottom of the doors.

What year is that car ?

tomcat59alan · Apr 21, 2014

2.0_hippo said:
Mine isn't rusting like the one pictured...

I have only had a couple of flaky patches at the bottom of the doors.

What year is that car ?

No idea, but as Saint posted, "it's common on L322's"

2.0_hippo · Apr 21, 2014

Another thing to add to the growing list

tomcat59alan · Apr 21, 2014

2.0_hippo said:
Another thing to add to the growing list

Yup,

PPCHR · Apr 21, 2014

The car is from December 2006.

2.0_hippo · Apr 22, 2014

PPCHR said:
The car is from December 2006.

Blimey ! More rust than my 2002 has.

You don't live by the coast do you ?

Datatek · Apr 22, 2014

tomcat59alan said:
Do you hear that Hippo, a relatively rust proof shed. Guess they will still be around when they brush up yours

:hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughi

martynv8 · Apr 22, 2014

tomcat59alan said:
Do you hear that Hippo, a relatively rust proof shed. Guess they will still be around when they brush up yours

Snigger

StuckAgainSteve · Apr 22, 2014

Saint.V8 said:
Common on the L322.....

The P38 was the only relatively rust proof Range Rover.

+1 I've seen a handful of L322 with tin worm issues - nothing like as bad as a classic (my two year old classic was already rusting!) but certainly not as good as the p38 in this respect, which is remarkably rust resistant.

PPCHR · Apr 22, 2014

No I'm not living in a sea area, but the first owner lived in Bruges (Belgium).

StuckAgainSteve · Apr 22, 2014

PPCHR said:
No I'm not living in a sea area, but the first owner lived in Bruges (Belgium).

Belgium?

Have you checked under the bootfloor - in the various cavities for chopped up children? They might be adding unwanted moisture.

tomcat59alan · Apr 22, 2014

PPCHR said:
No I'm not living in a sea area, but the first owner lived in Bruges (Belgium).

It probably rusted out of boredom.

The rust is coming...

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