Rust
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Streetsboro, OH
Rust
I have a 2011 jku, and today while washing it I notice several rust spots and chips. Is this normal? It really seems as if the paint is soft on these things.
I know people on here are all for mud and dirt, but this thing was my dream vehicle and I've babied it since the day I rolled it off the lot. Waxed it once a month for the past 20 months and don't understand how I can have rust. Any suggestions?
I know people on here are all for mud and dirt, but this thing was my dream vehicle and I've babied it since the day I rolled it off the lot. Waxed it once a month for the past 20 months and don't understand how I can have rust. Any suggestions?
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Streetsboro, OH
I garage it. It's a 3rd vehicle for us so it lives in our garage. It maybe saw snow 4 times in 2 years, and sits in a fully enclosed garage 5 days a week. I wash it nearly once a week or at least once every two, and wax it monthly.
I haven't had it oil sprayed, but when I bought it they sold me the paint sealant spray from the dealership for $150.
Just frustrated with it. I know people will always find something, and the comment of "I've spent 30k and this is what I get..." Has been played out, but c'mon. 2yrs old and signs of rusting?! Ill have a pile of scrap when it's finally paid off!
On a side note, photos were taken and submitted to Chrysler to see if they'll do anything. Ill be even more let down if they don't. Warn just sent me a new pillar for my winch that had paint chipping off of a 7 year old winch at no charge. Not even shipping! If Chrysler can't back up a 2yr old jeep, why even warranty it at all. Or just sell it to me bear metal so I can get it painted or bed lined.
I haven't had it oil sprayed, but when I bought it they sold me the paint sealant spray from the dealership for $150.
Just frustrated with it. I know people will always find something, and the comment of "I've spent 30k and this is what I get..." Has been played out, but c'mon. 2yrs old and signs of rusting?! Ill have a pile of scrap when it's finally paid off!
On a side note, photos were taken and submitted to Chrysler to see if they'll do anything. Ill be even more let down if they don't. Warn just sent me a new pillar for my winch that had paint chipping off of a 7 year old winch at no charge. Not even shipping! If Chrysler can't back up a 2yr old jeep, why even warranty it at all. Or just sell it to me bear metal so I can get it painted or bed lined.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Galveston Tx.
mine is rusting on the windshield bracket like yours. i have it at my dealership right now fixing a leaky door and a transmission leak. they took pictures of the rust and sent it to jeep to see if its covered by warantee. mine is also a 2011 with 20k miles on it
