Cleaning/Rustproofing Behind Rocker Moldings
#1
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Cleaning/Rustproofing Behind Rocker Moldings
As you are all aware, the SS Chevy Cobalts have a plastic rocker molding that attaches to the lower rocker panel. On my old Z24, this was a breeding ground for trapping **** and eventually rusting out the panel. Granted that car was decades old and driven through salt and snow, but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure in this case.
Has anyone removed these plastic panels and cleaned behind there, and then maybe applied wax to the paint and/or a rust proofing agent like fluid film? Seems like a good idea if you plan on keeping your car longer than a few years.
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Has anyone removed these plastic panels and cleaned behind there, and then maybe applied wax to the paint and/or a rust proofing agent like fluid film? Seems like a good idea if you plan on keeping your car longer than a few years.
DISCUSS!
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So would you recommend I buy a set of clips prior to removing the rocker?
I'm a year round driver and I'm sure there is a lot of stuff loaded in there. Wouldn't be a bad idea to look into modifying the drain holes or getting a better seal on the upper edge
I'm a year round driver and I'm sure there is a lot of stuff loaded in there. Wouldn't be a bad idea to look into modifying the drain holes or getting a better seal on the upper edge
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So would you recommend I buy a set of clips prior to removing the rocker?
I'm a year round driver and I'm sure there is a lot of stuff loaded in there. Wouldn't be a bad idea to look into modifying the drain holes or getting a better seal on the upper edge
I'm a year round driver and I'm sure there is a lot of stuff loaded in there. Wouldn't be a bad idea to look into modifying the drain holes or getting a better seal on the upper edge
#8
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Originally Posted by Staged07SS;7562730[B
]Every time I've removed my inner liners[/B], everything was spotless (minus some dusty dirt).
Not a bad idea to try for you year round drivers.
Not a bad idea to try for you year round drivers.
I would pull your rocker moldings off if you haven't already done so. If you're going to hold onto this car for the long haul it's better to be safe than sorry!
Pic of what I am referring to:
#9
The wheel well liners? That area is not really prone to rusting aside from the tops of the rear shock towers. Easy to spot problems early on.
I would pull your rocker moldings off if you haven't already done so. If you're going to hold onto this car for the long haul it's better to be safe than sorry!
Pic of what I am referring to:
I would pull your rocker moldings off if you haven't already done so. If you're going to hold onto this car for the long haul it's better to be safe than sorry!
Pic of what I am referring to:
Helps that I don't drive my car in the winter.
#10
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What's involved with the removal of them? I know there are screws at the front and back, but how are they held on? Looks like plastic push pins.
#14
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You can get the black push pins in the HELP! section at advance auto. They're also pretty cheap at the dealer.
The clips which I'm assuming are inside the molding are probably dealer-only. They're also on CED's website, just type in rocker clips. Or call Tom.
The clips which I'm assuming are inside the molding are probably dealer-only. They're also on CED's website, just type in rocker clips. Or call Tom.
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