sharabi1 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I have a new gt500, i noticed on it this powdery stuff mainly on the aluminum components, i asked the dealer about it, the answer am getting from them is that it is a normal process, All aluminum parts would do that. I would like to know if any one else had a similar issue, or is it true for such a new car to have corrosion starting already. i know it could be harsh cleaner the dealer used to detail the car on delivery but they denied that. i never used any thing on the engine. the car is driven twice in the snow. Receipt Date: 10/5/2007 Serialize Date: 11/15/2007 Segment Date: 11/15/2007 Sequence Date: 11/29/2007 Blend Date: 11/30/2007 Produced Date: 12/10/2007 I tried to clean with microfiber cloth and water only but did not come out completely. Any help is greatly appreciated, i had posted it on team shelby and very few had similar issues but some with no prepping of the car at the dealer, they took delivery of her in plastic wraps. http://forum.teamshelby.com/forums/index.p...25098&st=20 thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) Hi sharabi1. :D This is normal. Unpolished and unprotected aluminum will develop this "patina". That is one of the reasons why aluminum wheels are polished and/or clearcoated. Good luck with your GT500. They are beautiful cars. :beerchug: Edited March 15, 2008 by bbf2530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi1 Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi sharabi1. :D This is normal. Unpolished and unprotected aluminum will develop this "patina". That is one of the reason why aluminum wheels are polished and/or clearcoated. Good luck with your GT500. They are beautiful cars. :beerchug: When the factory powder coated those parts didn't they have a protecting finish on them. thx ...i love my gt500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 When the factory powder coated those parts didn't they have a protecting finish on them. thx ...i love my gt500. I don't think the engine bay parts were powder coated. Ford doesn't even paint the axles. <<<They will flash rush, but not cause a problem. I know people, when restoring old cars, who will clear coat the aluminum valve covers (high temp engine paint) and paint the cad plated bolts with a gold mix (they were originally just oiled). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi1 Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 I don't think the engine bay parts were powder coated. Ford doesn't even paint the axles. <<<They will flash rush, but not cause a problem. I know people, when restoring old cars, who will clear coat the aluminum valve covers (high temp engine paint) and paint the cad plated bolts with a gold mix (they were originally just oiled). thx, at least that gives me the peace of mind knowing that this is not unusual. great forum ...great people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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