an '05 mazda 3 should not already have rust... should it? 3rd brake light area and very minor surface rust in the rear wheel wells
rust growing around 3rd brake light
an '05 mazda 3 should not already have rust... should it? 3rd brake light area and very minor surface rust in the rear wheel wells
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yup...Originally Posted by freddymak18
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another one bites the dust...
2004 Mazda3 GT { BLACK MICA / 5MT / GFX pkg / BLACK, RED & GOLD BEEBS }
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ya budd it happens its shitty deal with o4 o5 mazda's i got the EXACT same rust going on getting it fixxed and rust proofed this summer
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Had the same problem. I get my car back tomorrow from the shop all fixed up
At least do the speed limit...please.
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sorry to hear about this...but unfortunately this is the case with the Mazda 3...RUST!!!
Mazda 3 GT 2008, Sunlight Silver
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i heard these year m3s were made in America... not to bash on the people of the South, but it's hard to compete with the japanese...
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Dreamm3, where'd you go for your body work? what was your price
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Got the same problem with my third break light, rear fenders and front fenders where the metal meets the plastic bumper ... 04 mazda. My next car will definitely not be a mazda of any kind.
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you heard wrong. all 3's are made in japan.
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did Mazda pay for it?Had the same problem. I get my car back tomorrow from the shop all fixed up
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not under warranty anymore
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Ive got the same problem. 2006 sedan mazda 3. It's beginning to bubble. Anyone knows a good shop for rust repairs?
2006 Black Mica Sedan GS Sports Package
2003 BMW E46 325CI - Sold - fun car
2007 Suzuki GSXR600 - even more fun toy - sold
2007 Grey GT Leather 2.3 Hatchback - Parting out - Msg for details - RIP
Current ride? - hehe one unique small SUV in manual with turboguess
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found lots of tiny spots of rust on my trunk and my roof on my '07 speed3...I guess its going to need a paint job before it gets any worse. looking for some help!!
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Why are you posting in this thread when your rust has nothing to do with a third brake light?
Are you sure it's actually rust, or just rust coloured dots?
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because its rust...I figured that advice about rust would help my situation and since this one has already been brought back to life I'd jump in...if you would like to delete it, go ahead, Ill bring back on of the other ones if its more suitable.
Well...I ASSUMED that since it is "rust coloured dots" then it must be rust...so I guess I will go with they are rust coloured dots...
whats the difference? wouldnt rust colored = rust?
(Im reading this and it kind of sounds sarcastic...but its not lol)
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Because you have an issue that's related to rust, it should be in the thread that is most related to your specific issue. Not just any random rust thread you may find.
The issue you have is particle contamination in your clear coat which rust (not in the same way that rust is affecting the OPs 3rd brake light) that can be removed my claying your car. All white cars show it the most. I myself get them every year. I assume this is the issue you are having.
EDIT: Please see this thread for your issue.
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...AL-WHITE-PEARL
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fair enough. any suggestion on how to prevent it? thanks for the advice...you can remove the posts.
I apologize for the ignorance on the thread posting, honestly I was just hoping to get an answer and I figured since this is back to life that I would get an answer the fastest here. But I will be more careful with my posting.
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Hard to prevent it, just clay bar the car and put a few coats of wax, it will help. White is the worst colour for showing "rail dust".
Mazda Auto body Technician
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I have the same rail dust on my silver 3 and I have used clay bar on it 3 times and it didn`t do jack. Maybe I waited to long who knows. But it doesn`t hurt to try. Good luck.
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my gf has a white hatch and we clay bar hers and mine 3 times a year and apply wax. once in the spring as soon as its warm enough, once mid summer. and once before / during fall. they still show up a bit in the winter as well.
Last edited by cwp_sedan; 02-21-2012 at 01:04 PM.
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This thread is about rust around the 3rd brake light. Let's keep this on topic!
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I love my Mazda but the rust scares me. My car doesn't have any visible bubbling or rust yet, but I rustproof the car every year and on top of that I spray extra rustproofing in problem areas, including the third brake light, every year, late summer or early fall. I would sugget for others to do the same. Just buy a spray can of Krown, Rust Cure or Rust Check and apply to the fenders and third brake light.
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