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I might be worried if you live in an area where they dump a lot of salt on the roads. I live where it rains A LOT (on a dirt road too!) and have no problems. I pressure wash the underside of my car once a year to blow out the muck.
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when i got rearended, the shop took them off and didn't put them back on. i noticed and went down there the next day to get them. the guy there just told me to wash/rinse them every so often. so when i wash the car i just run my hand and the hose around the lip and clean out any debris. i wouldn't take them off, since it protects the paint. but we don't get much salt around here.
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redcivic
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I never really thought about removing them, probably wouldn't be a good idea, lots of salt over here. Maybe in the summer I'll remove them http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
o wait, maybe my hatch won't be the same by then I'm in the process of........nah I've said too much already http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/icons/icon19.gif
BTW Eric, Nice to see my car pic on top of the forum!! It was a nice surprise seeing it there http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif Thanks man!!
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You put salt on your roads? Does it taste better? J/K http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
I've always kept them on - our Hondas are factory rustproofed and temps here range between -3 and 45 degrees Celsius. Actually - I've never seen a rusty 4G here. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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'90 JDM EF9 SiR
Yeah man it makes them taste alot better. They spray all kinds of salt on the roads over here, so mine are def. staying on. Plus I"ve seen an accord that had them off and the inside of the wheel wells were covered with dents and chips. I pressure wash mine every couple months. We dont' have that much of a problem with rust though well not as bad as coastal areas.
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NO RUST!!!????? damn, i see 4Gs around here all the time with rust. I always thought that was a problem with the metal on some 88-91s? or am i wrong?
Adam
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When you see the lights and hear the sirens, head for the nearest road with the most turns.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bracer:
I never really thought about removing them, probably wouldn't be a good idea, lots of salt over here. Maybe in the summer I'll remove them http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
o wait, maybe my hatch won't be the same by then I'm in the process of........nah I've said too much already http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/icons/icon19.gif
BTW Eric, Nice to see my car pic on top of the forum!! It was a nice surprise seeing it there http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif Thanks man!!
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Bracer you deserve to have your pic on top, your one of the 4th Gen originals http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/wink.gif
Ha a 4th gen with no rust.....riiiiight http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif Actually so far mine is the only 4th gen around the area without any rust! DOH! :O
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90 Civic Turbo ZC
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I have not a bit of rust on any of my panels. Had some behind the bumpers but i have since dealt with that. Since my car doesn't get driven a whole lot during the winter...usually because it is being worked on...the car doesn't see a lot of salt and stones. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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1991 Civic 4dr
B16A
a bunch of other mods
my si doesn't have rust, but the dx sure does, damn salt is evil i tell, and the snow, well it is just the anti-christ, trust me i spent many a night pondering this vary fact, i can just about prove it too...
aight maybe not, but wouldn't that be sweet http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
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89 CRX Si
and a 89 CRX Dx(winter beater)
not sure what you mean? the ones on the rear that cover the lip? if so, I took mine off years ago. I like the 'idea' of them, but unless you remove them regularly they will cause problems. it's easier to keep clean and waxed with them off.
I have NOT ONE SPOT of rust on my civic, and I live in Cleveland http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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Hey guys here is an interesting one for you all. The black trim around or wheel wells, did you remove them or keep them on? I talked to a couple shops around the area and they all say to remove them because they hold in dirt and moisture creating rust. Now I can see there point, but what about in the winter? I know they throw alot of rocks on the road here and I can see my wheel wells getting chiped up exposing the metal and then rusting. What I am doing at the moment is this, Removing the trim in the summer/spring/fall, in the winter I put the trim back on. What are your guys thoughts about this, I know we all fear the dreaded rust spots http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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90 Civic Turbo ZC
Home Page:
http://www.geocities.com/cwbetb
4th Gen Page:
http://www.geocities.com/hondacivic4g
Car Club:
http://www.teamkayo.com
HA! rust..i laugh at you yankees....suckers...muahahahaha. (btw, i have mine off just for looks sake http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/wink.gif)
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I have left them on and I always check to see if there is any rust forming. I so far have been very lucky with not having any rust. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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1991 Civic 4dr
B16A
a bunch of other mods
HAHAHA...gotta hate worrying about rust. ah, the pleasures of living in texas http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif
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NAY !!! NO TRIM !!!
hehe, well considering all the bodywork i've done to both of my civics i never leave it on, and the cars made it thought winter fine without them, i just keep the corners on the inside and out clean. Besides it weighs too much http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/tongue.gif
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Suspenion Mods- More than you can shake a stick at...
Brake mods- I could slow down a buick if needed
Engine mods- Shit I knew I forgot something