F10 is not likely to rust

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02-03-2012, 11:16 AM

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And all that aluminum can't be straightened out when dented like steel can - hence "repair" now means "replace" and "repaint" which will increase costs accordingly

Will for sure! Not to mention all the magnesium bolts that will crack when opened.

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02-09-2012, 02:07 PM

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This not only protects us from rust it makes the car lighter. I have a small stone chip in the hood. With the cold weather I can't do a touch up paint job. I am glad I don't need to worry about rust until spring.

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02-09-2012, 02:10 PM

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And all that aluminum can't be straightened out when dented like steel can - hence "repair" now means "replace" and "repaint" which will increase costs accordingly

I for one like this idea. If it needs replacing it will be a much better job than straightened steel and bondo. I hope I don't need to worry about it, but if the fenders are damaged that much I would want it prefect when repaired so new parts and fresh paint is more expensive but better IMHO.

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02-09-2012, 05:46 PM

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Hmmm I thought the F10 are mostly steel? Hence the reason it weights alot more than the last gen 5. ???

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02-10-2012, 07:41 AM

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I didn't know rusting was such a big concern these days.