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| − | == | + | ==The rusted part== |
*Can the part be removed? How large is it? Is it small enough to be soaked? | *Can the part be removed? How large is it? Is it small enough to be soaked? | ||
*What part is it? Is it a body panel? | *What part is it? Is it a body panel? | ||
| − | == | + | ==The rust itself== |
*Jab rusty areas with a screwdriver, scratch awl, or icepick, and see if they go through. | *Jab rusty areas with a screwdriver, scratch awl, or icepick, and see if they go through. | ||
*After cleaning off rust of floor pans, wait until it's dark, and put a trouble light under your car. Pinholes in the sheet metal will show up very well in such a situation. | *After cleaning off rust of floor pans, wait until it's dark, and put a trouble light under your car. Pinholes in the sheet metal will show up very well in such a situation. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Climate and operating environment== |
Do you live in a climate where water or salt will be present in the air? Wintery? Near the ocean? | Do you live in a climate where water or salt will be present in the air? Wintery? Near the ocean? | ||
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