Re: [DML] More thoughts on rust (Thin Sheet Metal)

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not only is DeLorean frame steel low carbon, but it's very thin.
Basically no different than a traditional fender or quarter panel. 

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike.griese@xxxx wrote:
> 
> Mike - there is a difference in the DeLorean frame compared to other
> cars.  The DeLorean frame is epoxy-coated mild steel.  This means that
> the steel itself has no anti-corrosive properties in it's molecular 
> structure, like stainless steel does.  Other manufacturers use several 
> different coatings to protect their sheet metal from corrosion that 
> DeLorean omitted.  All of the corrosion protection is supposed to 
> be provided by the epoxy coating.  This is a nice idea, but in
practice, 
> it just didn't work all that well.  The problem is that the epoxy
> can become damaged through frame flexure, stone chips, curb
> scuffs, etc.  Once there is an opening, moisture can collect between
> the coating and the mild steel frame.  This means rust - and lots of 
> it.  You won't be able to see it until the epoxy flakes off.  
> 
> 
> --
> Mike









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