jonesbach Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Anyone else noticed l200 2006 onwards have a lot if rust in chassis? Viewed one with view to purchase today. Just wondering if it wasn't the best example I viewed or they all have the same trouble?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 they all go like it if there not washed regular no matter what the make road salt can corrode a chassis whitin hours add a few stone chips to the thin paint they put on the chassis and wont take long to start eating away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 This one I saw seemed to have more rust than my car that was 2yrs older than it and I never washed the underside?! Hope they're not all like that - will have to rethink my new toy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Most get a heavy duty under spray with a textured finish, seems some manufacturers skimp on this Mercedes always seem to rust quite young for some reason, landrovers go very rotten in bits due to collection of muck ones near the coast will be worse look further in land Edited March 30, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 the trouble is there cheap tat really but we pay high price as so many people like them as just a car shopping cart etc ,similar thing with landrovers theyve got a bit of a cult following look at the price defenders make 1986 trucks go for £3000 silly really but as they say thats life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 True. It's a pity the extra time isn't spent on a wax oil on the underside. The one I've seen was from Chester, not quite on the coast but maybe I'll hint in the midlands more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 True. It's a pity the extra time isn't spent on a wax oil on the underside. The one I've seen was from Chester, not quite on the coast but maybe I'll hint in the midlands more! There is a big salt mine in cheshire and a lot of salt in the ground...... I saw an ex british salt truck once the only intact bits were the GRP cab panels............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Answers that one then!!lol. Fair play always someone that can provide a theory on this site👍👍👍😃 Edited March 30, 2013 by jonesbach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Bear in mind the thickness of the chassis box section a lot will be just surface rust just have a close look. Even my old one that was a hire vehicle and abused severely a good clean down and wax oil and you would never have known as it was just surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Cheers Alex, may just ask for a look over a pit or something to have a good check. Edited March 31, 2013 by jonesbach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I think for the most part all that the makers worry about is the first two owners the person buying it new needs to get a good price for it when he/she sells it in two or three years if they do they may well buy a new one most people with seven year old cars do not replace them with new ones so the makers do not bother care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 think mitsi like to powder coat their chassis instead of painting too or at least they do on the monocoque ones, once powder coating is cracked you're stuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 mind you a few years ago some one who lives by me got a brand new Disco and after about a year you could see rust on the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Discos seemed to be renowned for it at one time, remember my dads was looking a sorry state and not that old at the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 mk1 disco - body rots mk2 disco - chassis rots at the rear mk3/4 - no idea fender - crossmember and outriggers plus bulkhead and footwells series - everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 The old series we have now has galv chassis and should last a fair while wax oiled in and out - the beauty of a giant mechanic set😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Mines had extensive repairs by the previous owner, rear crossmember still had sticker on it but I don't like the look of his welding……….looks like a pigeons **** on it, poor effort! Its gone from a small rebuild to a ground up one! But getting there haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I put a galv chassis on a Series 2a that I had a few years back, was spot on. Mind you, I had another Series 2a that had a Marsland painted chassis replacement around 10 yeas ago and was still spot on. Mercs suffered badly from rust a few years back. The worst recent period was from 1995-2005. This coincided with the introduction of regulations that forced manufacturers to move to water-based paint from solvent(?)-based paint. This exposed existing Mercedes weaknesses due to the steel they used, the way it was shaped and their rust-proofing practices. The steel didn't have enough nickel, many panels had sharp edges (providing a place for the rust to get started) and rust-proofing tended to be in the wrong places (for instance at the top of the wing rather than near the arch). I don't know anything about the contribution of wheel arch liners. Since 2005 all Mercedeses (correct plural?) have been galvanised. Which sounds great but my understanding is that Mercedes have never told anyone where the galvanising is. So, maybe not so good. My father in law has worked as a panel beater for major manufacturers for 45 years. The Merc's gave them so much warranty work for rust repairs they were booked 3 months in advance. He has done quite a bit of work on L200's of late, he has one on at the mo, 05 plate, plenty of work to keep him busy for a week or so in repairs! Apparently they have very little in the way of rust protection body work wise. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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