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    Default Rear wheel wells

    Ive had my car for about 6 months and the rear wheel wells are rusting like crazy, would a paint shop be able to clean that up? Ive never owned a mazda before and i heard it was a problem but didnt think it was that bad...

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    Default Re: Rear wheel wells

    Depends how far along the rust is. Obviously buy some spray and treat them yourself to slow the effects.

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    Default Re: Rear wheel wells

    What spray? I was gonna clean the heck out of it when it gets warmer

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    Default Re: Rear wheel wells

    Rust check or another similar brand. Have self rust sprayed my 2007 since I got it and have very minimal rust.

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    Default Re: Rear wheel wells

    I have used Krown rust control every year sine 2012. Driven 6 winters.
    No rust at all.,,only surface paint issues like chips.
    Use something unless you are storing car in the winter.

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    Default Re: Rear wheel wells

    Quote Originally Posted by Brandonkane24 View Post
    Ive had my car for about 6 months and the rear wheel wells are rusting like crazy, would a paint shop be able to clean that up? Ive never owned a mazda before and i heard it was a problem but didnt think it was that bad...
    Sure they can fix it, but it'll most likely be the same in a couple of years. Unless the metal is replaced or the panels are replaced, the rust will continue to show up. As mentioned you can purchase a spray to help slow the process down and I think Krown still sells their T40 if I'm not mistaken.


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    Default Re: Rear wheel wells

    Quote Originally Posted by Flagrum_3 View Post
    Sure they can fix it, but it'll most likely be the same in a couple of years. Unless the metal is replaced or the panels are replaced, the rust will continue to show up. As mentioned you can purchase a spray to help slow the process down and I think Krown still sells their T40 if I'm not mistaken.


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    Correct ..they do sell product for personal application.
    ..And it does slow down if not stop the rust from continuing to rust.
    But you gotta spray every year....
    I think the last two times i had the whole car sprayed i got a free can each time.
    i think they are $9...
    Its a rust inhibitor and lube.
    I use it to lube the engine pulleys and all moving parts...lube and keeps rust out.

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