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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Mojo, Aug 27, 2005.

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  1. Mojo

    Mojo Formula 3

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    #1 Mojo, Aug 27, 2005
    I know Porsche started zincing their cars in 1976, That solved their rust problems that where common before that.
    Does anyone know if Ferrari zincs their cars and if so what year did they start?

    Thanks Mojo
     
  2. ferrari4evr1

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    #2 ferrari4evr1, Aug 27, 2005
    What???!!!???
    ZINC??
    The only car i know that "Zinc'd" their cars, was a "Miura" by Lamborghini and only one was done that way.....
     
  3. matteo

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    #3 matteo, Aug 27, 2005
    Ferrari started to rust proof in 1983/84.

    My march build 83 was not one of them so I found out yesterday
     
  4. J.P.Sarti

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    #4 J.P.Sarti, Aug 27, 2005
    The Belinetta Boxer was the first Ferrari to use galvanized steel in the cabin section, the 308s did not get rust proofing till 83.
     
  5. JaguarXJ6

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    #5 JaguarXJ6, Aug 27, 2005
    Jaguar used zinc 35+ years, circa E-type and Series 1 XJ days. And even with waxoyl or another form of undersealant, they still rusted eventually. :D

    Sunny
     
  6. No Doubt

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    #6 No Doubt, Aug 27, 2005
    Zinc doesn't protect aluminum (it actually corrodes aluminum more quickly).

    You have to use Magnesium to protect aluminum from electrolysis, corrosion, etc. However, zinc does work for protecting steel/iron.
     
  7. Mojo

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    #7 Mojo, Aug 28, 2005
    Sorry I should have said rust-proofing. Im no chemist.
    Sounds like an 84 or newer Ferrari would be covered.
     

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