Flic Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Hello all! Whist cleaning Fabio today - for the first time this year, eek! - I noticed rather alot of mud/debris caught on the little ledge behind the rear wheels, on the bumper. I had about an inch of damp soil and stones caught in there which I had to remove. I'm wondering if this will cause rotting or rust issues down the line? The bumper is plastic though, no? Will Mud flaps sort this? I heard that they trap moisture also and can cause rotting, but surely a small garden lying there all the time is worse?? Thanks chaps. Hope you're all having a swell weekend :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Smurf Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Just been out to have a look at my Fiesta and it also has a 'small garden' lying in the bumper. Personally, regular cleaning should keep it in good condition and its not much to worry about. I will check after one year to see if any damage has occured. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 All cars have mud traps - just clean Fabio more often Flic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flic Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 I would if it didn't decide to rain every weekend :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S666LER Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Get your hoses up there and blast it clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMC Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 All cars have mud traps - just clean Fabio more often Flic. Ditto! :P I hate the recycled carpet lining in the rear wheelarches too - the amount of dirt they collect when the roads are wet is incredible! I must blast out a few kilos of of grit and dirt every time i wash my Fiesta :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewL Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I agree that all of the gaps between where the bodykit meets the other panels seem to collect copius amounts of crap, and it's all really difficult to get out! Worst offenders... The diagram helped me vent my frustrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flic Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 I can feel your anger. And I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMC Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 PMSL @ Andrew's diagram! TBH i don't find any problem with dirt around the bodykit, but i do get a load of dirt on the nearside rear arches and bumper. Most odd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanium_s_spec Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 flic are you going next sunday or are you watching the football aswell.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flic Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 flic are you going next sunday or are you watching the football aswell.. I don't do football! I am hopefully going, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Isn't that fence hurting by now Flic? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanium_s_spec Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 well if u are let me no for defo as i am hopeing to meet mark from m/k on route to travel up together if u fancy it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flic Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Isn't that fence hurting by now Flic? ;) Nope :) And I'll let you know re: the convoy Mr S-Spec. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Nick. Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I agree that all of the gaps between where the bodykit meets the other panels seem to collect copius amounts of crap, and it's all really difficult to get out! Worst offenders... The diagram helped me vent my frustrations. These Ford 'Tattoos' for the side of the car aren't up to much! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Smurf Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hey Flic! When I washed my Fiesta earlier I checked the spots you mentioned, and they were clean! And you know the state of my car. <_< Hmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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