Rust ?

[William]

For those who have had there Delica's in Canada for a few years now, one question.

Has any body rust started to show up since being in this climate and our road conditions ? Assuming not too many came over in the first place with any already.

[thelazybrownfox]

No

[Green1]

My L300 had some surface rust on it when it arrived from Japan, the rust did spread after it got here, but I didn't notice any new infestations.

[FalcoColumbarius]

The only rust to turn up on the Miss Lil' Bitchi is where the paint has been removed and this has generally been in the undercarriage area, usually from off-roading experiences. I would say that some of the rust accelerators contributing to this would be from the prevailing winds that blow in from the Pacific Ocean. I think the biggest accelerator is from our social peculiar fetish with putting copious amounts of salt on the roads. As far as the external body is concerned, I wax the van with a quality resin/sealer system and have yet to see any issue with rust. Concerning the undercarriage I crawl under the van, clean the rust off and spot paint from time to time.

Falco.

[almac]

the only rust i have found on my deli is under the rear window. i have two small rust bubbles there...

looks like some sanding and painting will be coming is the spring.

[mararmeisto]

Living in Victoria, BC, it's as mild as Japan and we don't use a lot of salt in the city (mostly the liquid de-icer), we've not had a problem with advancing rust on our van. I should think that might not be the case in Alberta or Ontario.

[bikepoor]

Can't tell too much dirt and salt from the roads!!