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2012 Jimny - is this too much rust?
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18 Aug 2026 20:25 #265114
by facade
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic 2012 Jimny - is this too much rust?
It wants a lot of work stripping back the failing undercoating, treating the rust and recoating, but the major concern is the mould.
It has been sat with damp inside, and generally Jimnys don't leak,
My last car had a persistent water leak that I just couldn't cure and so I got rid. I certainly wouldn't buy one that looks like it might have a leak! Any sign of damp inside the cabin or boot and I'm off, never mind mould!
Another tell is that some cars have steel staples in the carpets that will rust if the carpets have been wet for a while.
You are right to leave it.
It has been sat with damp inside, and generally Jimnys don't leak,
My last car had a persistent water leak that I just couldn't cure and so I got rid. I certainly wouldn't buy one that looks like it might have a leak! Any sign of damp inside the cabin or boot and I'm off, never mind mould!
Another tell is that some cars have steel staples in the carpets that will rust if the carpets have been wet for a while.
You are right to leave it.
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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