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Re: Galvanizing
On Mon, 2 Oct 1995, srmcpher wrote:
> Hi all!
>
> Does anyone know what year Audi started uses galvanized bodies? I just bought
> a 1986 5kCS with 105K and I am amazed at the condition of the paint & body.
> The paint is original and there is zero rust anywhere (remarkable for a 9
> year old car that has spent its whole life in Syracuse, NY (ie. LOTS of salt
Not sure when they started.. but my '84 4000Q (the first year for quattro
in the 4k's) had a galvanized body. 300K miles later still totally rust
free and looking great! (and Im in CT where there is a lot of salt too)
Bob
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