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Mazda CX-7 Rust Problems
wannamurano
Member Posts: 4
We purchased one about 8 months ago, and noticed yesterday when I was hand washing it that there are rust spots all over the car - including the rear bumper that is plastic. My guess is that the metal flake in the paint is causing it to rust. Ive searched the boards, and havent found anything regarding this issue - I thought I would toss it out there to see if anyone else has had this issue? I am livid. 8 months old, and tarnished! I have an appt with the local dealer this evening to see what the next step will be. Any advise would be appreciative. Thanks.
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See Rail Dust at Sherwin-Williams for details.
I never did the acid based remover treatment, but have had good luck with washing with a clay bar.
Check out the Paint and Body Maintenance & Repair discussion too.
If you have any receipts showing how often you've washed or waxed the car, that could help your case too.
Pictures?
Some of you amaze me with the issues you're having, only with the CX of course, because I know the exhaust on all other cars stay the same glamorous shade of steel as the it was the day it was driven off the lot.
i am a bit dissapointed at Mazda, my car is only 6 months old with 8,500 miles.
already i found rust on the doors, specifically the area where the door hinge is connected to the body. The screws, nuts and bolts, look rusted and because I have a light blues color on my car, the rust is noticeable..
i called dealershhip and mazda but they do not seem to think is rust.
i am taking my car in for an inspection next week. :confuse:
follow the link for pictures at post #715
Maybe your CX7 will look like these cars after a few years? my 2005 is showing rust, hopfully Mazda will correct it for me
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.ef267d3/709
I've had good luck removing spots like that with a clay bar.
Check out the Paint and Body Maintenance & Repair discussion too.
The noise problem is another issue and based on your state's laws, you should pursue that.
Some cars come out of the factory with blemishes, are damaged in transportation to the dealer or catch dings on the dealer's lot. A dealer does not have to disclose this repair, up to a certain amount ($2,000 in most states) and can, by law, sell the car as new.