Wheel arch rust?

tres · 2 Nov 2014 at 21:19

Hello all,

Apologies for the beginner's question, I'm new at car maintenance etc.
A rear arch on my Focus is looking bubbly, and I wondered what the best way to maintain it would be? Is there anything protective to stop further bubbling/rusting, or how would you treat it?

It's the inside lip, perpendicular to the panel

Thanks!

Abraxaz1 · 2 Nov 2014 at 21:35

Probably best to rub down affected area to bare metal, treat rusty area with hammerite kurst and get arches repainted. As anything else will be a temporary fix.
What car is it and how old?

rodenal · 2 Nov 2014 at 21:44

The above will be a temporary fix too - though should last a while.

The only way to truly stop it is cut it out

tres · 2 Nov 2014 at 21:46

Much appreciated, thank you
It's a 08 Ford Focus

Fuzz · 2 Nov 2014 at 21:55

Or if the affected section isn't too large or "deep"into the metal panel you could purchase a cheap spot blaster and a bag of grit, then just primer filler, paint and finish

Ah wait, you live in Cornwallcestershire don't you..... Sell it and buy a DeLorean

Akagi · 2 Nov 2014 at 21:56

Fords have a corrosion guarantee of between 6 and 12 years depending on the model if I recall correctly, so it may still be within this?

Finglonga · 2 Nov 2014 at 22:04

Acme said:
Fords have a corrosion guarantee of between 6 and 12 years depending on the model if I recall correctly, so it may still be within this?

That is only a perforation warranty and if it has been inspected as per the schedule.

mattyfez · 2 Nov 2014 at 23:14

Just keep it clean and dry and don't waste time and money on it, Ford arches rust just as sure as the sun rises.