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1997 SC2 hood rusting from underneath
My 1997 Saturn SC2's hood is rusting from underneath. I guess it's
been happening for a while, because there are a few spots where the top surface is bubbled up. Is there anything I can do to prevent it from getting worse, and can I replace the hood myself? Where would I get a replacement hood and do they come in colors or would I have to paint it to match? Thanks to anyone who can help me come up with a reasonable solution to this problem. |
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1997 SC2 hood rusting from underneath
Try this stuff or one of the similar formulations of rust reformers
Permatex 81849 - Permatex Rust Treatment http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_125086_-1 Loctite Extend http://www.loctiteproducts.com/produ...y.asp?catID=13 Degrease the surface and throughly dry. Remove any loose flaking rust and then spray or brush on the compound (mind the ambient temperature). Should take two coats and the compound changes from a milky white to a black wherever there was rust. This will seal and stabilize the rusted area. Can be left as is or painted over following drying period. Hope this helps "evilman1987" > wrote in message ... > My 1997 Saturn SC2's hood is rusting from underneath. I guess it's > been happening for a while, because there are a few spots where the > top surface is bubbled up. Is there anything I can do to prevent it > from getting worse, and can I replace the hood myself? Where would I > get a replacement hood and do they come in colors or would I have to > paint it to match? > > Thanks to anyone who can help me come up with a reasonable solution to > this problem. |
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1997 SC2 hood rusting from underneath
"evilman1987" > wrote in message ... > My 1997 Saturn SC2's hood is rusting from underneath. I guess it's > been happening for a while, because there are a few spots where the > top surface is bubbled up. Is there anything I can do to prevent it > from getting worse, and can I replace the hood myself? Where would I > get a replacement hood and do they come in colors or would I have to > paint it to match? > > Thanks to anyone who can help me come up with a reasonable solution to > this problem. If the hood really is rusting through from the underside then there is nothing that will save it economically. Inner fenders, shock and strut towers and the undersides of hoods can collect salt if not washed regularly. If the rust is from water that has worked under the paint from rock chips commonly found near the front edge, then the rust treatments Oppie suggest can help but the entire hood will require repainting. There are clear and colored coatings such as 'gravel guard' that are often applied to the front edge of the hood and lower rocker panels and other areas of metal that are exposed to gravel chipping. The best and most economical repair will be to obtain a replacement hood from a 'do it yourself' auto wrecker. It is a simple job and you can practice when you remove the replacement hood. Look for one the same color as your car and no paint will be required. IIRC I paid <$15 for the last one I purchased. While you are at it you can get other parts like the cowl screen and wiper trim and blades and inner fenders that are probably better than the ones on your car. If you are more ambitious then take the plug wires, coil packs, alternator and starter and maybe the headlights. This will guarantee that yours will never need replacement as 'nothing with a spare ever breaks'. Good luck YMMV |
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1997 SC2 hood rusting from underneath
I just wanted to drop you both a quick thank-you. I will research
both of these solutions. It is definitely bubbling through from the underside, rather than from a chip. I noticed the bubbling a long time ago. It didn't appear to be rust at the time, and I assumed some caustic chemical had dripped onto the hood somewhere causing it. By the time I thought to check the underside, the rust under there was pretty bad and now there is some more bubbling. I've never heard of a do it yourself auto wrecker, but that seems like an interesting solution and I'll look into it... Will report back! Thanks Oppie and Private! |
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1997 SC2 hood rusting from underneath
"JS" > wrote in message ... >I just wanted to drop you both a quick thank-you. I will research > both of these solutions. It is definitely bubbling through from the > underside, rather than from a chip. I noticed the bubbling a long > time ago. It didn't appear to be rust at the time, and I assumed some > caustic chemical had dripped onto the hood somewhere causing it. By > the time I thought to check the underside, the rust under there was > pretty bad and now there is some more bubbling. > > I've never heard of a do it yourself auto wrecker, but that seems like > an interesting solution and I'll look into it... Will report back! > > Thanks Oppie and Private! Sounds like a replacement hood will be your best option. This is where we wish that the hoods were plastic and not steel. A new one is ~$375. plus the cost of paint which can be expensive from a body shop. If you shop carefully you should be able to find a good used one that is the right color. Normal full service auto wreckers try to get 1/2 of new price but YMMV. I suggest that you do not tell them what color you need until after they quote a price. Self serve auto wreckers are very popular here and are a good source of bargain parts. Look for names like 'Pick Your Part' or 'Pick-N-Pull' http://www.picknpull.com If you give them your Email address they will send you a notice when they are having a half price day. 1/2 off days are a great time to get a new set of rims for your good winter tires, the complete tire and rim will be less than the regular cost of mounting and there are often some very good tires if you get there early. You will be lucky to get a full set of 4 but good pairs are quite common. Wear out your worst tires in the summer and mount new winter tires in the fall then remove them in the spring to save the tread. The current throw away society has resulted in cars going to the wreckers that seem to have nothing wrong with them and would certainly have been repaired in the past. Many have far less mileage than the cars that are continuing to give me great service and which I expect to get much more from. Good luck YMMV |
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1997 SC2 hood rusting from underneath
I picked up a 1996 SL hood that was in excellent condition and matched the
color of the vehicle for $50 at a local U-Pull-It salvage yard. Bob "Private" > wrote in message news:qln4j.11903$UQ1.7099@pd7urf1no... > > "JS" > wrote in message > ... >>I just wanted to drop you both a quick thank-you. I will research >> both of these solutions. It is definitely bubbling through from the >> underside, rather than from a chip. I noticed the bubbling a long >> time ago. It didn't appear to be rust at the time, and I assumed some >> caustic chemical had dripped onto the hood somewhere causing it. By >> the time I thought to check the underside, the rust under there was >> pretty bad and now there is some more bubbling. >> >> I've never heard of a do it yourself auto wrecker, but that seems like >> an interesting solution and I'll look into it... Will report back! >> >> Thanks Oppie and Private! > > Sounds like a replacement hood will be your best option. This is where we > wish that the hoods were plastic and not steel. A new one is ~$375. plus > the cost of paint which can be expensive from a body shop. If you shop > carefully you should be able to find a good used one that is the right > color. Normal full service auto wreckers try to get 1/2 of new price but > YMMV. I suggest that you do not tell them what color you need until after > they quote a price. > > Self serve auto wreckers are very popular here and are a good source of > bargain parts. Look for names like 'Pick Your Part' or 'Pick-N-Pull' > http://www.picknpull.com > If you give them your Email address they will send you a notice when they > are having a half price day. 1/2 off days are a great time to get a new > set of rims for your good winter tires, the complete tire and rim will be > less than the regular cost of mounting and there are often some very good > tires if you get there early. You will be lucky to get a full set of 4 > but good pairs are quite common. Wear out your worst tires in the summer > and mount new winter tires in the fall then remove them in the spring to > save the tread. > > The current throw away society has resulted in cars going to the wreckers > that seem to have nothing wrong with them and would certainly have been > repaired in the past. Many have far less mileage than the cars that are > continuing to give me great service and which I expect to get much more > from. > > Good luck YMMV > |
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1997 SC2 hood rusting from underneath
Was the hood rusting underneath the sound insulation mat ? ( My daugther
has a 97 SC2 and I'm wondering if I should pull the mat loose to check ? ) -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/...makers.saturn/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html |
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1997 SC2 hood rusting from underneath
On Dec 4, 12:39 pm, "jimhigh66" > wrote:
> Was the hood rusting underneath the sound insulation mat ? ( My daugther > has a 97 SC2 and I'm wondering if I should pull the mat loose to check ? > ) > > -- > Message posted usinghttp://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/rec.autos.makers.saturn/ > More information athttp://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html Yeah, I would check that! We kind of let it sit a lot, it's our second car, so I'm guessing maybe condensation built up on top of the insulation, that normally (hopefully) would have periodically gotten evaporated by the heat of the engine. I definitely have to check out these self-serve salvage yards. |
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