RUST OMG !

nazali · 07-21-2023, 04:13 PM

So in doing my dashcam project I opened up a panel on the passenger door on the dash to run cable and I noticed RUST what ? I had a good look around and saw some more, it does look to be surface rust, I looked on the other side, same location and also some rust, but now as much

car's like 13k doesnt look serious, should I just close the panel and not see it any more LOL

not sure what the part is, can't work out how it rusted and on both sides

thoughts

nazali · 07-21-2023, 04:17 PM

heres a wider angle shot sorry for quality

mecheng77 · 07-21-2023, 04:42 PM

I wouldn’t worry it’s just surface corrosion not heavy rust

Kernel Kurtz · 07-21-2023, 06:58 PM

Steel parts are eventually going to rust. You should see the Titanic. j/k

If it bothers you, spray it with some rust inhibitor, it will turn it black and make it less noticeable. 100 years from now it may still be found in a barn with no floorboards.

laughMan · 07-21-2023, 10:42 PM

it would not rust without water!
i would worry where the source of water came from and fix that leak!

nazali · 07-21-2023, 10:54 PM

that was also my concern, as its on both the driver and passenger side it feels weird to be water egress, other steel that I can see with a flashlight isnt effected

but yes thats my concern

Quote:

Originally Posted by twlai

it would not rust without water!
i would worry where the source of water came from and fix that leak!

mecheng77 · 07-22-2023, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twlai

it would not rust without water!
i would worry where the source of water came from and fix that leak!

Behind the dash doesn’t breath and gets a lot of hot and cold. I think it’s just moisture in the air. I’ve seen many cars have some corrosion behind the dash. If you have a leak you will feel wet on the carpets

Kernel Kurtz · 07-22-2023, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twlai

it would not rust without water!
i would worry where the source of water came from and fix that leak!

Humidity is water too.

Dom147 · 07-25-2023, 07:29 AM

Likely due to high humidity like Kernel kurtz says.

freakystyly · 07-25-2023, 07:46 AM

Parts like that, which typically never see the light of day. Should have come lightly oiled from the stamping press/pre-assembly. I guess it's an oversight.

nazali · 07-25-2023, 02:22 PM

makes sense thanks !

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecheng77

Behind the dash doesn’t breath and gets a lot of hot and cold. I think it’s just moisture in the air. I’ve seen many cars have some corrosion behind the dash. If you have a leak you will feel wet on the carpets

nazali · 07-25-2023, 02:27 PM

txs all, and I appreciate the feedback

and jim, just posting a post just to become a member isn't really cricket,
the point of having a minimum post count is so you contribute

some forums have really strict rules on number of posts, responses and what you get, avatars etc.

really truly, BMW forums are a community, were here to help but you have to put your time in, people are spending time to help others, saving them going to a dealer or an indy.

you could have said something more positive or to the point,

could have even posted, "yep I agree, seen that before" or how about "I didn't know that"

anyway just my 50c's

motorwerkeman · 08-03-2023, 04:41 PM

This is common on all F-series BMW's. The steel mounting for the seat frames and behind the dash rusts within the first 2-3 years. It's nothing to worry about but evidence of too much cost cutting from a 'premium' brand. My F30 was 3 years old with 10,000 miles when I bought it and it's similar to what you've posted here.

nazali · 08-04-2023, 10:21 AM

txs man appreciate the reply

07-21-2023, 04:13 PM	#1
nazali Major 1326 Rep 1,146 Posts Drives: 230 2020 vert F23 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Total Wack Job iTrader: (0)	RUST OMG ! So in doing my dashcam project I opened up a panel on the passenger door on the dash to run cable and I noticed RUST what ? I had a good look around and saw some more, it does look to be surface rust, I looked on the other side, same location and also some rust, but now as much car's like 13k doesnt look serious, should I just close the panel and not see it any more LOL not sure what the part is, can't work out how it rusted and on both sides thoughts Attached Images
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mecheng77 Colonel 1007 Rep 2,244 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [0.00]	I wouldn’t worry it’s just surface corrosion not heavy rust
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Kernel Kurtz Major 347 Rep 1,020 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	Steel parts are eventually going to rust. You should see the Titanic. j/k If it bothers you, spray it with some rust inhibitor, it will turn it black and make it less noticeable. 100 years from now it may still be found in a barn with no floorboards.
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laughMan Private 83 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 6sp AW/Cognac Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	it would not rust without water! i would worry where the source of water came from and fix that leak!
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Dom147 Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 228i, 2017 BMW M240i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00]	Likely due to high humidity like Kernel kurtz says.
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freakystyly Lieutenant Colonel 3063 Rep 1,821 Posts Drives: F22 B58 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Parts like that, which typically never see the light of day. Should have come lightly oiled from the stamping press/pre-assembly. I guess it's an oversight.
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nazali Major 1326 Rep 1,146 Posts Drives: 230 2020 vert F23 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Total Wack Job iTrader: (0)	txs all, and I appreciate the feedback and jim, just posting a post just to become a member isn't really cricket, the point of having a minimum post count is so you contribute some forums have really strict rules on number of posts, responses and what you get, avatars etc. really truly, BMW forums are a community, were here to help but you have to put your time in, people are spending time to help others, saving them going to a dealer or an indy. you could have said something more positive or to the point, could have even posted, "yep I agree, seen that before" or how about "I didn't know that" anyway just my 50c's
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motorwerkeman Private First Class 160 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	This is common on all F-series BMW's. The steel mounting for the seat frames and behind the dash rusts within the first 2-3 years. It's nothing to worry about but evidence of too much cost cutting from a 'premium' brand. My F30 was 3 years old with 10,000 miles when I bought it and it's similar to what you've posted here.
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