Thread: WOW ... stop the rust while you can ...
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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Default Re: WOW ... stop the rust while you can ...
Originally Posted by dstuart
Like most owners I have been concerned about the same problem. What I have done is to not wash the car too frequently. I place a tarp over it in the garage when not driving it. The amount of dust and pollen in the air is amazing here in Michigan. When I do wash my car I pull out the seals along the bottom of both doors to let the water run out. I leave it that way over night to make sure everything drys out. I then snap the seals back into place. It is easy enough to do. Along with the other suggestions to apply a rust inhibiting paint should be enough to protect this car.

Dennis
Putting the seals back in mine is a real hassle, as they are so tight. Other posts have mentioned the seals coming out on their own. This would suggest to me that the seal fit is nowhere near the same over the XFire line. This would not be the cause of the water getting in all vehicles as water has got into the seals of those who specifically mentioned water and rust and had a hard time putting the seals back into place. Water between the seals comes in at the front of the door and travels back to the rear as the lower seal is just along the bottom of the door.
 
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