I have seen another 2014-2015 Mirage recently with the rust spot in the same place. I guess this is where the water which condenses inside the panels likes to acumulate.
I have seen another 2014-2015 Mirage recently with the rust spot in the same place. I guess this is where the water which condenses inside the panels likes to acumulate.
The rear license plate lights were hanging under the bumper on the 2015 today, the entire bracket had rusted away
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 46.2 mpg (US) ... 19.6 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.5 mpg (Imp)
MetroMPG (10-07-2022)
One cheap solution is to spray a couple of layers of plastidip on the bottom.
Works like a charm.
I used to have it on my steelies (rims) for years, and not a single speck of rust on them.
The paint does look a little matte (dull) after a few years, but it kind of seals up most minor damage caused by pebble impact.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 46.2 mpg (US) ... 19.6 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.5 mpg (Imp)
Above: pesky wheel arch rust back again.
Below...
Rust stains on the rocker, from water dripping from the door's rusty lower edge...
I'm going to tidy that up this afternoon.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
Fummins (11-06-2022)
Mines doing the exact same thing at the lh rear wheel.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
Thin metal + rust = hole!
This hole opened up with light prodding with the tip of a screwdriver.
Inside was packed with very, very fine grit. (It's not rust flakes.) Consistency of flour.
Perfect for holding moisture. Somehow it blew into the panel gap & settled in the pocket between the inner & outer panels.
RUSTPROOF YOUR CARS, PEOPLE!! This one never was.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
Wow! My 2014 was cavity-waxed and the axle bodies and exhaust were painted when it was almost new.
Today nill rust, absolutely zero rust anywhere. I have never seen any rust damage at all on any Mirage in my life, other than in the pix of this thread. Btw, they do salt the roads heavily in winter over here too.
Yup, everyone should do that who drives in salt!
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)