Help needed: surface rust 200 series (2 Viewers)

[mwlee3656]

First time Land Cruiser purchase. 2018 LC. It's been in Virginia/DC area its whole life. Meticulously maintain. Clean Carfax, low miles. Need help on knowing if this rust is acceptable or walk away. Any help appreciated. Thanks!

 

[mwlee3656]

More pics

 

[webbdustin]

First time Land Cruiser purchase. 2018 LC. It's been in Virginia/DC area its whole life. Meticulously maintain. Clean Carfax, low miles. Need help on knowing if this rust is acceptable or walk away. Any help appreciated. Thanks!

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As someone who lives in the north, this looks absolutely pristine. This is about the amount of surface rust I would expect to see on a new vehicle up here. Surface corrosion on some welds or cast parts.

 

[webbdustin]

For reference this is what ford was trying to pass off as new deliverable vehicles for a little while

As someone who lives in the north, this looks absolutely pristine. This is about the amount of surface rust I would expect to see on a new vehicle up here. Surface corrosion on some welds or cast parts.

for reference this how what ford was trying to deliver new vehicles a little while ago

 

[mwlee3656]

That's wild! So, wouldn't concern you at all?

 

[webbdustin]

That's wild! So, wouldn't concern you at all?

No concern at this point. If you wanted to be extra cautious after purchase have it treated to assist in stopping the corrosion from progressing any further assuming you’re not taking it to the southwest where that is not even necessary

 

[mwlee3656]

No concern at this point. If you wanted to be extra cautious after purchase have it treated to assist in stopping the corrosion from progressing any further assuming you’re not taking it to the southwest where that is not even necessary

Taking it to Alabama

 

[W4632018]

No concern at this point. If you wanted to be extra cautious after purchase have it treated to assist in stopping the corrosion from progressing any further assuming you’re not taking it to the southwest where that is not even necessary

How would you have it treated?

 

[webbdustin]

Taking it to Alabama

This is my Wisconsin frame every year. This is what it looks like after a winter of heavy salted roads for three plus months.

 

[webbdustin]

How would you have it treated?

I would try to remove anything that was flaky with a wire brush, sanding or a needler. For the areas that are minor maybe a scotch bright only. Then use a rust encapsulator/inhibitor followed by black frame paint.

 

[doru]

What rust??

 

[W4632018]

I would try to remove anything that was flaky with a wire brush, sanding or a needler. For the areas that are minor maybe a scotch bright only. Then use a rust encapsulator/inhibitor followed by black frame paint.

Good to know, thanks!

 

[CSteppe82]

Fellow Birminghamian….thats clean as Fu**.

 

[AZLX570]

Sometimes when I see these posts/threads, I can't help but think they are a joke. And this is coming from someone from AZ.....

To answer your question though, that thing is pristine for a vehicle from 2018. Regardless of the mileage. Looks like they didn't even drive it much in winter since I believe they salt the roads out there.

 

[mwlee3656]

Sometimes when I see these posts/threads, I can't help but think they are a joke. And this is coming from someone from AZ.....

To answer your question though, that thing is pristine for a vehicle from 2018. Regardless of the mileage. Looks like they didn't even drive it much in winter since I believe they salt the roads out there.

hahaha...not a joke, but I get it. Thanks for the reply

 

[Sandroad]

No worries at all. Well cared for from the corrosion standpoint.

 

[bloc]

I'm as picky as anyone and would have no problem owning that.

 

[mwlee3656]

I'm as picky as anyone and would have no problem owning that.

Thanks, all! Very helpful

 

[CanadianRockyCruiser]

Bring it home!