So, I bought a new hatch for my S13 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

HalveBlue · 06-23-2005, 04:16 PM

Well, a few weeks ago I bought an spoiler-free OEM hatch off EBay for about $180 total. When I asked the buyer whether the hatch had any rust the answer was no.

Surprise, surprise! Upon inspection of the hatch I found several rust spots on the hatch. The rust is mostly superficial and a million times better than what I currently have on my S13 (the spots where that "quality" foam spoiler sits have completely rusted through in typical 240 style).

Now, I'm thinking about using electrolysis to get rid of the rust on the new hatch, but I don't know if it's worth it.

Should I keep the new hatch and clean it up or should I ask the seller for my money back ?

someguy_240 · 06-23-2005, 06:16 PM

i say he gave you faulty information, and you should bitch! Or did you request a rust infested hatch?
but depending how far he is and blah blah blah and it might be too much hassel. i dont know i would definetely feel robbed and wanna go kick his ass.

CylonFrakker · 06-23-2005, 07:50 PM

Kick his ass CBASS

toreno · 06-23-2005, 08:31 PM

you paid 180 for a hatch? good lord!

Pank · 06-23-2005, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HalveBlue

Now, I'm thinking about using electrolysis to get rid of the rust on the new hatch, but I don't know if it's worth it.

if its under the spoiler, and you're putting another spoiler on, or if you need to repaint (which you probably do), you'll find that sand paper will be much cheaper

Andrew Bohan · 06-23-2005, 09:31 PM

ask for 80 bucks back and keep the hatch. sand the rust if it's so superficial. or use that stuff that converts rust to primer. i dunno how well that stuff works though.

aznpoopy · 06-23-2005, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by i'm driftaholic

ask for 80 bucks back and keep the hatch. sand the rust if it's so superficial. or use that stuff that converts rust to primer. i dunno how well that stuff works though.

not well at all

expect it to bubble up again very soon

its best used after you sand it and clean it

06-23-2005, 04:16 PM	#1
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So, I bought a new hatch for my S13 Well, a few weeks ago I bought an spoiler-free OEM hatch off EBay for about $180 total. When I asked the buyer whether the hatch had any rust the answer was no. Surprise, surprise! Upon inspection of the hatch I found several rust spots on the hatch. The rust is mostly superficial and a million times better than what I currently have on my S13 (the spots where that "quality" foam spoiler sits have completely rusted through in typical 240 style). Now, I'm thinking about using electrolysis to get rid of the rust on the new hatch, but I don't know if it's worth it. Should I keep the new hatch and clean it up or should I ask the seller for my money back ?

06-23-2005, 06:16 PM	#2
someguy_240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose Age: 43 Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i say he gave you faulty information, and you should bitch! Or did you request a rust infested hatch? but depending how far he is and blah blah blah and it might be too much hassel. i dont know i would definetely feel robbed and wanna go kick his ass. __________________ "...But my tires were wet!"

06-23-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
CylonFrakker Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nashville TN Age: 41 Posts: 899 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Kick his ass CBASS __________________ UGR.....SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES....

06-23-2005, 08:31 PM	#4
toreno Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: V-A Baby -believe that!!! Age: 39 Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you paid 180 for a hatch? good lord!

06-23-2005, 09:31 PM	#6
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ask for 80 bucks back and keep the hatch. sand the rust if it's so superficial. or use that stuff that converts rust to primer. i dunno how well that stuff works though.