lost1 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I was washing my SEL the other day and I noticed that the bottom edge of all 4 doors are not creased all the way closed like the side edges of the doors. Can anybody check their cars to see if they are the same. I worry that this might cause a future rust issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 The bottom of my doors are not closed either. Seems to be the norm. Looks like a great place to collect road debris and salt. (2010 S model) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost1 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 The bottom of my doors are not closed either. Seems to be the norm. Looks like a great place to collect road debris and salt. (2010 S model) Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smsfordman Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 This is not an error but rather a superior design. The intention is to allow for the bottom seam to air out or flushed out with the rain or washing. A pinched seam will collect the moisture or salt and s trapped in between the tight seam and will promote rust as it cannot air our or flush out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgun Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I was washing my SEL the other day and I noticed that the bottom edge of all 4 doors are not creased all the way closed like the side edges of the doors. Can anybody check their cars to see if they are the same. I worry that this might cause a future rust issue. I have the same on my Fusion and Escape, put some rustproofing oil in that seam once a year and it will never rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) I have the same on my Fusion and Escape, put some rustproofing oil in that seam once a year and it will never rust. What's rustproofing oil and where do you get it? Do you have a brand name, is it just conventional all purpose oil placed in the seam with the excess wiped off or can you just use blinker oil? Edited November 15, 2009 by transitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapBoyPCS Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 What's rustproofing oil and where do you get it? Do you have a brand name, is it just conventional all purpose oil placed in the seam with the excess wiped off or can you just use blinker oil? In northern climates like Canada, we refer to "rustproofing oil" really as rustproofing compounds. There are several types out there offered. For many of us, we go to specific chains like Krown, Houghton, Ziebart, etc. There are some DIY ones, but I'm not sure how well they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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