parking next to the sprinklers, will it rust my car?

[holden j caufield]

I'm parked right next to the sprinklers that go off every night. Could this cause rust?

 

[Turkish]

no.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

It probably depends on the car and the humidity when the sprinklers aren't on, but no.

 

[compnovice]

much faster than in normal conditions...

 

[jlee]

Not unless they're salting the lawn.. :evil:

 

[Syringer]

What causes rust anyway?

/from California

 

[DainBramaged]

The breakdown of your protective coat and paint is not caused by water. It is caused by corrosive elements, such as salt.

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

If you have deep scratches then went down to the metal then it's very possible. If not, rust won't be an issue.

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
If you have deep scratches then went down to the metal then it's very possible. If not, rust won't be an issue.

a car can rust underneath the paint too though, cant it? I mean how else does bubble rust get on a car? (where the paint starts to bubble)

i suppose as long as water isnt touching any bare metal though, then you should be okay.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: KrillBee
a car can rust underneath the paint too though, cant it? I mean how else does bubble rust get on a car? (where the paint starts to bubble)

That's rust coming through from the other side of the metal. It doesn't miraculously appear under the paint, it comes through from the other, unpainted, side of the metal.

ZV

 

[Nebor]

Instantly.

 

[BoomerD]

Depending on the quality of your water, it may leave hard-water spots all over the car. They can be a real PITA to clean off once they dry...The minerals can even etch into the paint if left unattended...

 

[Itchrelief]

Originally posted by: BoomerD
Depending on the quality of your water, it may leave hard-water spots all over the car. They can be a real PITA to clean off once they dry...The minerals can even etch into the paint if left unattended...

Yup, had this happen myself. My sister lost her garage remote and parked in the driveway for 2+ years, right next to the sprinklers. Windows on the left side of the car have waterspots you can see from 6 feet away.

Car wash and cleaner wax got rid of the water spots on the paint. Stuff on the windows won't come off with just elbow grease and soap, and I didn't really think the cleaner wax would be a good idea for glass. Tried vinegar but it wasn't really concentrated enough or was the wrong idea.

 

[I Saw OJ]

Originally posted by: Itchrelief

Originally posted by: BoomerD
Depending on the quality of your water, it may leave hard-water spots all over the car. They can be a real PITA to clean off once they dry...The minerals can even etch into the paint if left unattended...

Yup, had this happen myself. My sister lost her garage remote and parked in the driveway for 2+ years, right next to the sprinklers. Windows on the left side of the car have waterspots you can see from 6 feet away.

Car wash and cleaner wax got rid of the water spots on the paint. Stuff on the windows won't come off with just elbow grease and soap, and I didn't really think the cleaner wax would be a good idea for glass. Tried vinegar but it wasn't really concentrated enough or was the wrong idea.

Try a clay bar on the window. Its removed water spots off the paint on my car, dont see why it wouldnt work for a window.

 

[j00fek]

same water you wash your car with? does it rust when it rains on your car? think about it

 

[imported_Phil]

Yes, as soon as the first drop of water from that sprinkler hits the car, it will disintegrate before your eyes into a pile of plastic and rubber, leaving behind only a fine powder of rust that will be borne away on the winds.

 

[Toastedlightly]

As long as that water aint salty.. (which it isn't).

 

[0roo0roo]

http://site.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=15

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: KrillBee
a car can rust underneath the paint too though, cant it? I mean how else does bubble rust get on a car? (where the paint starts to bubble)

That's rust coming through from the other side of the metal. It doesn't miraculously appear under the paint, it comes through from the other, unpainted, side of the metal.

ZV

so if both sides of the metal were painted, your car would never rust?

Originally posted by: I Saw OJ


Try a clay bar on the window. Its removed water spots off the paint on my car, dont see why it wouldnt work for a window.

steel wool works great on windows! it wont leave scratches or anything either.

 

[SparkyJJO]

Originally posted by: KrillBee

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: KrillBee
a car can rust underneath the paint too though, cant it? I mean how else does bubble rust get on a car? (where the paint starts to bubble)

That's rust coming through from the other side of the metal. It doesn't miraculously appear under the paint, it comes through from the other, unpainted, side of the metal.

ZV

so if both sides of the metal were painted, your car would never rust?

until you get a scratch down to the metal, probably. If the metal is completely protected it won't rust.

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: SparkyJJO


until you get a scratch down to the metal, probably. If the metal is completely protected it won't rust.

hmm, why dont automakers paint both sides then?

 

[radioouman]

Originally posted by: KrillBee

Originally posted by: SparkyJJO


until you get a scratch down to the metal, probably. If the metal is completely protected it won't rust.

hmm, why dont automakers paint both sides then?

They do. But you scratch it off.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: Itchrelief

Originally posted by: BoomerD
Depending on the quality of your water, it may leave hard-water spots all over the car. They can be a real PITA to clean off once they dry...The minerals can even etch into the paint if left unattended...

Yup, had this happen myself. My sister lost her garage remote and parked in the driveway for 2+ years, right next to the sprinklers. Windows on the left side of the car have waterspots you can see from 6 feet away.

Car wash and cleaner wax got rid of the water spots on the paint. Stuff on the windows won't come off with just elbow grease and soap, and I didn't really think the cleaner wax would be a good idea for glass. Tried vinegar but it wasn't really concentrated enough or was the wrong idea.

Clay Bar will take them off, but you can also try a higher concentration of vinegar and club soda with a strong toothbrush.

 

[SilentButDeadly]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
The breakdown of your protective coat and paint is not caused by water. It is caused by corrosive elements, such as salt.

Well put.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Itchrelief

Originally posted by: BoomerD
Depending on the quality of your water, it may leave hard-water spots all over the car. They can be a real PITA to clean off once they dry...The minerals can even etch into the paint if left unattended...

Yup, had this happen myself. My sister lost her garage remote and parked in the driveway for 2+ years, right next to the sprinklers. Windows on the left side of the car have waterspots you can see from 6 feet away.

Car wash and cleaner wax got rid of the water spots on the paint. Stuff on the windows won't come off with just elbow grease and soap, and I didn't really think the cleaner wax would be a good idea for glass. Tried vinegar but it wasn't really concentrated enough or was the wrong idea.

Try scraping the windows with a razor blade and some soapy water.