Rust already?? - Focaljet

**silver_bullet** · 05-08-2001, 10:46 AM

While washing my car last weekend, I noticed something that really disappointed me - RUST. On my hatch, right where the rear glass meets the metal along the lower edge and makes a 90 degree angle, the paint/seam sealant has developed tiny cracks, and I've got a BB sized rust spot on one side. I'm going to clean it down to bare metal, treat it with a spot of rust converter, and touch it up, but it doesn't bode well. BTW I live in S. TX - no snow or salt down here! You might want to check your hatch out for a similar problem...

**FocusZTec** · 05-08-2001, 10:49 AM

my hatch is outta this world.. nuthing matches on it correctly in the back.. theres one gap bigger than the other. my wheel well, its getting bubbles, and when you open the trunk and look at it straigh you can see where water went thru the plastic cover dug into the paint.. and made bubbles.. my hood is outta alignment. yet i still love this thing!

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00" 5-Speed Infra Red ZX3
Mods:
Xenon Kit/Custom mesh grills painted white/ New Edge Perfomance Clear SideMarkers
SCA 2.5 B&G Springs
Team Dynamics 17' Monzas With Yokohoma Paradas 205/45/17ZR
Nopi Dual Headlight Conversion & APR Roof Type Wing
SpeedPeople Indiglo Gauges
FocusSport Wire plugs
Tenzo R Exhaust, Neon Light Painted mirrors back,and side moldings.
AOL S/N - FocusTypeXenon

**sneiper** · 05-08-2001, 04:01 PM

i have dis-colored patches directly below the chrome trim on the trunk of my zts. it looks like oil or dirt, but i've cleaned it several times and its still there.

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Steve
2000 Pitch Black ZTS
1992 Opal Frost SHO

**urpheuz** · 05-08-2001, 04:05 PM

I seen rust on my exhaust

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Red Focus ZTS
stick shift, eyelids, painted mirrors, leather, moonroof, etc, etc, etc

**nilo** · 05-09-2001, 04:25 AM

Rust on the exhaust and drum brakes are normal... Nothing to really worry about

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by urpheuz:
I seen rust on my exhaust

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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NiLo
2000 Infra-red ZX3
5-Speed, ABS
Mods: K&N drop in Filter, BMW Exhaust Tip
Future Mod: H&R cup kit

**Carizme** · 05-14-2001, 11:52 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by silver_bullet:
While washing my car last weekend, I noticed something that really disappointed me - RUST. On my hatch, right where the rear glass meets the metal along the lower edge and makes a 90 degree angle, the paint/seam sealant has developed tiny cracks, and I've got a BB sized rust spot on one side. I'm going to clean it down to bare metal, treat it with a spot of rust converter, and touch it up, but it doesn't bode well.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

hey me too. WTF!?!!

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Los
"****** Focus"
2000 Sangria Red ZX3
SHOW: Sony Xplod 750 in Xplod faceplate, Sony Xplod Amp powering dual 12" Orion subs, indiglo gauges, rear indiglo emblem, shaved emblems, fog mod, 5HP FJ decals
GO: ICEMAN intake
Awaiting very patiently for my delivery of... Vibrant Cat-Back, Esslinger UDP, Gen2 Clear Corners, and 18" Enkei RS5's wrapped in 215/35 Nitto Z rated rubber

**01sportwagon** · 05-15-2001, 04:17 PM

I would take it back to the Dealer. Let their body shop take care of it.

If not, use a bit of clear nail polish to cover the spot. The problem with nail polish, it does not hold up to UV rays like touch up paint. The problem with touch up paint, it's hard to make it look good.

Maybe this is the reason FORD gave us free touch up paint; they knew they had spots like this.

Good luck and thanks for letting us know.

**silver_bullet** · 05-15-2001, 05:50 PM

The dealer? Horrors! I treated the rust spot with Extend, then touched it up using Ford touchup paint - which was not free. In my case, you can't see the repair - just hope it doesn't spread

**01sportwagon** · 05-15-2001, 09:09 PM

Silver-bullet - I think the touch up paint was free when you filled out some survey or something.

Anyway, don't stress. You live in TX, it's not like you live in MN or MI where rust is just bad news and part of the deal.

People at the Gulf, or in my case coast, have more to deal with regarding rust then you or I.

Most likely it was a spot of exposed metal and it started to oxidize on its way to rust (kind of like your breaks do when you wash your car). Touch it up and you'll be fine.

05-08-2001, 10:46 AM	#1
silver_bullet TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 192	Rust already?? While washing my car last weekend, I noticed something that really disappointed me - RUST. On my hatch, right where the rear glass meets the metal along the lower edge and makes a 90 degree angle, the paint/seam sealant has developed tiny cracks, and I've got a BB sized rust spot on one side. I'm going to clean it down to bare metal, treat it with a spot of rust converter, and touch it up, but it doesn't bode well. BTW I live in S. TX - no snow or salt down here! You might want to check your hatch out for a similar problem...

05-08-2001, 10:49 AM	#2
FocusZTec Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Marlboro, Massachusetts Posts: 3,707	Re: Rust already?? my hatch is outta this world.. nuthing matches on it correctly in the back.. theres one gap bigger than the other. my wheel well, its getting bubbles, and when you open the trunk and look at it straigh you can see where water went thru the plastic cover dug into the paint.. and made bubbles.. my hood is outta alignment. yet i still love this thing! ------------------ 00" 5-Speed Infra Red ZX3 Mods: Xenon Kit/Custom mesh grills painted white/ New Edge Perfomance Clear SideMarkers SCA 2.5 B&G Springs Team Dynamics 17' Monzas With Yokohoma Paradas 205/45/17ZR Nopi Dual Headlight Conversion & APR Roof Type Wing SpeedPeople Indiglo Gauges FocusSport Wire plugs Tenzo R Exhaust, Neon Light Painted mirrors back,and side moldings. AOL S/N - FocusTypeXenon

05-08-2001, 04:01 PM	#3
sneiper TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wilmerding, PA Posts: 266	Re: Rust already?? i have dis-colored patches directly below the chrome trim on the trunk of my zts. it looks like oil or dirt, but i've cleaned it several times and its still there. ------------------ Steve 2000 Pitch Black ZTS 1992 Opal Frost SHO

05-08-2001, 04:05 PM	#4
urpheuz TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: near to DC Posts: 502	Re: Rust already?? I seen rust on my exhaust ------------------ Red Focus ZTS stick shift, eyelids, painted mirrors, leather, moonroof, etc, etc, etc

05-09-2001, 04:25 AM	#5
nilo TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Troylet , NY, US Posts: 804	Re: Rust already?? Rust on the exhaust and drum brakes are normal... Nothing to really worry about <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by urpheuz: I seen rust on my exhaust <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ------------------ NiLo 2000 Infra-red ZX3 5-Speed, ABS Mods: K&N drop in Filter, BMW Exhaust Tip Future Mod: H&R cup kit

05-14-2001, 11:52 PM	#6
Carizme Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 4,903	Re: Rust already?? <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by silver_bullet: While washing my car last weekend, I noticed something that really disappointed me - RUST. On my hatch, right where the rear glass meets the metal along the lower edge and makes a 90 degree angle, the paint/seam sealant has developed tiny cracks, and I've got a BB sized rust spot on one side. I'm going to clean it down to bare metal, treat it with a spot of rust converter, and touch it up, but it doesn't bode well.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> hey me too. WTF!?!! ------------------ Los "***** Focus"* 2000 Sangria Red ZX3 SHOW: Sony Xplod 750 in Xplod faceplate, Sony Xplod Amp powering dual 12" Orion subs, indiglo gauges, rear indiglo emblem, shaved emblems, fog mod, 5HP FJ decals GO: ICEMAN intake Awaiting very patiently for my delivery of... Vibrant Cat-Back, Esslinger UDP, Gen2 Clear Corners, and 18" Enkei RS5's wrapped in 215/35 Nitto Z rated rubber

05-15-2001, 04:17 PM	#7
01sportwagon TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thousand Oaks CA USA Posts: 740	Re: Rust already?? I would take it back to the Dealer. Let their body shop take care of it. If not, use a bit of clear nail polish to cover the spot. The problem with nail polish, it does not hold up to UV rays like touch up paint. The problem with touch up paint, it's hard to make it look good. Maybe this is the reason FORD gave us free touch up paint; they knew they had spots like this. Good luck and thanks for letting us know.

05-15-2001, 05:50 PM	#8
silver_bullet TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 192	Re: Rust already?? The dealer? Horrors! I treated the rust spot with Extend, then touched it up using Ford touchup paint - which was not free. In my case, you can't see the repair - just hope it doesn't spread

05-15-2001, 09:09 PM	#9
01sportwagon TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thousand Oaks CA USA Posts: 740	Re: Rust already?? Silver-bullet - I think the touch up paint was free when you filled out some survey or something. Anyway, don't stress. You live in TX, it's not like you live in MN or MI where rust is just bad news and part of the deal. People at the Gulf, or in my case coast, have more to deal with regarding rust then you or I. Most likely it was a spot of exposed metal and it started to oxidize on its way to rust (kind of like your breaks do when you wash your car). Touch it up and you'll be fine.

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