Footwell corrosion update

[cuzza]

For those of you unlucky enough to be affected by corroded footwells this is the latest on the lotus site......

www.lotuscars.co.uk/template.cfm?name=IMPORTANT_NOTICE_TO_ALL_LOTUS_ELISE_OWNERS


>>> Edited by cuzza on Monday 16th June 13:49

[gregmund]

Thanks Cuzza,

I just lifted the mats in my car at the weekend - only to find 1/2 bag of flour - now I know what to do!

One day my car will be perfect and I will have sorted all the defects/problems.....

[Bonce]

I followed those instructions yesterday afternoon and found that I couldn't remove 90% of the marking. There is still a lot of white residue and black staining on the alloy, with some large lumps too! I don't think water and my limited elbow grease are up to the job so it still loooks nearly as bad as when I lifted the mats. I took before and after pictures and will post them when I get them off the camera.

[cuzza]

Bonce said: There is still a lot of white residue and black staining on the alloy, with some large lumps too!

What about an angle grinder? Always works for me when extra 'elbow grease' is required!

That was a joke - don't do it!

[gregmund]

[Before I read the instructions!] I found a paint scraper [gently does it though!] did the trick quite neatly to clear the reside. Doesn't give you a particularly good finish (I guess that is what happens with corrosion), but gets rid of most of the lumps/powder. As it is going to be covered by the mats anyway I guess it isn't that big a deal?

[cuzza]

That should be fine, it's not as if your going to rip the metal away with the corrosion so I wouldn't worry but after reading what's on the Lotus site I'd just clean it up for now and see if they come up with a method of clearing it fully.

[TheLemming]

This should be covered by the 7 year corrosion warranty on the chassis, so why the hell are lotus asking people to do it themselves?

I know it sounds like quibbling but seriously...

[Bonce]

They're asking us to take action to halt the process while they find a permanent and totally effective solution - which may take some time. We just need to be patient and follow their instructions - no point quibbling over half an hour's work to keep your baby healthy.