Rusty rear cross brace

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Phil

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Had my F type for 3 years just had it MOT this was carried out at a friends garage while on the ramp I had a look under neath I was shocked to see the amount of rust which has started forming on the rear diff frame also rust on the cross brace, I feel the price you pay for a car like this components should be powder coated.<br />Has any body out there looked at these points on there car yet.<br />
 
Yes. I have the impression that those bits are starting to rust by the time the cars reach the dealers.<br><br>I coated the whole of the underside of my car with ACF50 'corrosion blocker' so hopefully it will keep the rust from getting worse. It's one reason why I take my car off the road when the gritters fire up.<br><br>That said...These particular mild steel components are just a few bolt-on parts that could easily be taken off and referb'd at any time in the future, so it's not the end of the world. I agree with you however, that for the cost of these cars, they could have made those components out of stainless steel. They're not huge components.<br>
 
ouch... Can you send us some photos of where the rust appears? and also what product you used to spray on it? Thanks
 
I suspect they are all the same. I bought my car second hand after it had gone through just one winter. In the spring, While I had a rear wheel off I had a look underneath and was alarmed to find the same problem. I agree as has been said. It's hard to accept on such a high cost car. At least the problem is localised. I don't think there's much more steel other than what you can see here.<div><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/699/F_Type_Underside_Rust_1.JPG" height="525" width="700" border="0" /><br></div>
 
Thank you so much for sending the photo! It's great to see as I don't think many of us have thought about it. I'm getting that spray soon and making sure it doesnt happen! <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> Great Help!
 
The day my car left the showroom, I had it up on the lift for 3 coats of 'corrosion guard' to seal the pores of the Aluminium, as there is so much of it. I'm pretty anal about my cars being as clean underneath as on top, as I show it.<div> </div><div>The one thing that I did give extra attention to was the rear diff frame. The paint on here was incredibly thin, and if you drive your car in anything other than dry conditions, it will end up like the picture above.</div><div> </div><div>Powder coating is possibly the worst idea, it's brittle and comes off in flakes. Take it back to bare metal, spray it with primer and a few odd coats of whatever colour. Once that lot is dry, coat with your chosen corrosion blocker.</div><div> </div><div>Cars, aren't built to last like they once were. You need to get in early to do preventative maintenance BEFORE they fall apart unfortunately.</div><div> </div><div>Don't forget; If you drive your car in winter, spend a good few minutes spraying the underside of the car with the hose to wash off the salt, up and around the wheel arches, pretty much everywhere as it turns cars to dust!</div>
 
I've not been under to have a look but this time of year do ensure the underside I can see gets a good clean shower ...<br /><br />Has anyone approached Jaguar under warranty? The Honda I'd similar construction materials to the Jaguar ... that's 18yrs old and doesn't have as much as the photos below ...
 
I'm a big believer in making sure the bits you can't see are kept in as good condition as the bits you can see. When you start to look around and see all the electrical connectors, sensors and other gismos dotted around the underside of the car, I reckon it's well worth the effort.

https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=740&p=4483&hilit=preparing+car+for+winter#p4483
 
OMG look at that rust!! :(<div><div><br></div><div>Thanks for the heads up... will check mine when it comes out of its winter sleep...Wont be long now hopefully! :) </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>
 
Mine looks not too good either on certain Places (not as bad as the pics above though), even though I do not use it in winter conditions (salty roads). So I have just had a talk with a friend of mine that runs a bodyshop/workshop and has specialiced in anti-rust/corrosion treatment.<div> </div><div>He said that he could treat all affected areas with a special primer that will react to and stop the rust that has allready occured (since the rust does not go deep on an "almost new" car, so no sandblasting is needed). Then he will spray all appropriate areas with another "stuff" (and not Mercasol which they usually use for the "everyday use car") that gives a thin and almost transparent layer that looks a lot better than the Mercasol - and has almost as good protective properties. It should be more than good enough on a car that is not used on gravel roads and in winter time.</div><div> </div><div>As soon as our roads are dry and clean from salt, I will take the car to his workshop and have it done.</div><div> </div><div>It will give some more "peace in mind", as this car is a keeper for me <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley1.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /></div>
 
The weather has been good and dry for the last week (but pretty cold), so I will deliver the car tomorrow to have the treatment done (see post above).<br /><br />Hopefully it will start, as it has been in winter hibernation for almost 5 months <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0" align="middle" /> Looking forward to get behind the wheel again <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" align="middle" />
 
Started mine up last Saturday for the first time this year. Fired up a the first touch of the button <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0" alt="Big smile" title="Big smile" /><br>However, i'm not taking the car out on the road for a another week or so due to all the salt and mud around here.<br>First proper run out will be either to the Jaguar Breakfast Club meeting at the beginning of April or up to the trimmers for an upgrade to the leather trim. It's time for some premium Nappa in the cockpit <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley16.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" /><br>
 
It started up right away. Dry roads so now it is delivered for treatment. Picking it up on Friday.<br /><br />Hope the weather will stay ok, but some snow is expected for tomorrow...
 
Got a call from the workshop, and they told me that the car was ready for pick up. He also told me that it looked immaculate underneath, with no signs of corrotion. What I had thought was corrotion was only gritt, dirt and spots of asphalt <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley1.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><div> </div><div>So now it has an extra protective coating that should last for many years, and I will take it in for control every second or third year - just to be shure.</div><div> </div><div>He also said it was the best looking car they had ever worked on there <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley2.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /></div>
 
Arne what coating did you get for yours?<div>Someone I know recommended waxoyl apparently they use it in the states. I've used ACF-50 before on the bike but it doesn't last that long and needs topping up every so often.</div><div>Thanks</div>
 
I am sorry but I do not remember what they told me it is called. It's a rather thin stuff that is brownish and semi transluctant (is that the right word? You can see through it after it is applied).<br /><br />For a "full treatment" it would have also been coated with Mercasol on top of the "thin stuff", but they did not recommend that on my car, as it is not driven in winter conditions.<br /><br />They asked me to come back every third year to do a check and reapply if there are spots where it seems to be needed. <br /><br />But I was told that it would probably last for 5-10 years, depending on driving distance and conditions.
 
Some (not so good) pics:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/548/IMAG1388.jpg" border="0" /><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/548/IMAG1385.jpg" border="0" /><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/548/IMAG1383.jpg" border="0" />
 
Had my 2015 F type serviced yesterday and mentioned the rusty cross brace. Apparently there is a Jaguar tech bulletin on it and they need to order some gunk in to deal with it so rebooked for a months time... in time for winter.
Was given an XF courtesy car for the service. Just couldn’t warm to it. Seems to have lost that Jaguar luxury feeling.
 
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