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					Check for Rust
					Is Rust Destroying Your Frame?
					Did you know that your DeLorean may look and drive like new, while rust slowly destroys your frame? Your original DeLorean frame was coated with an epoxy compound to protect it from road debris and chemicals. However, over time this epoxy breaks down and cracks begin to form, allowing moisture to become trapped between the coating and the metal chassis. This causes accelerated oxidation - in other words, rust. Rust has weakened the structural integrity of some DeLoreans to the point where they actually collapse during normal driving conditions.
					But My Frame Looks Fine!
					Your DeLorean frame might not look rusted, but that is because the epoxy coating is hiding the real damage. In most cases, rusting frames are not discovered until chunks of the coating begin to fall off, or an entire section of the frame collapses. So even though it might not look rusted or dangerous, you could be driving a time bomb.
							Rear Control Arm Pivot Mounting
	May 9, 2008 3:24 PM US Central Time.
					Where should I check for rust?
					For the best possible evaluation of your frame, contact your mechanic and have the following areas checked.
					Engine mount support member. Front shock towers. Rear shock towers. Under middle front cross members. Edges of seams on the frame.
					How can I tell if I have a rust problem?
					You can tell if you are having a problem or are going to have a problem if you or your mechanic find any of the following conditions:
					Missing and/or flaking epoxy. Cracks in the epoxy with brown stains. Brown stains on the edges of the metal or welds.
							Front Shock Tower Damage
					Note: You or your mechanic should ensure that the epoxy is firmly adhered to the metal and not just a shell over the metal. If this is the case, then this condition may mean that hidden rust is developing. Also, if the epoxy seems raised, have a portion removed. this will help determine the extent of the rust damage. (Do not worry about removing the epoxy. If it is loose then the damage is already done to the frame).
					How can I get more information?
					At Pearce Design Components, Inc., we are committed to the preservation of the DeLorean. Give us a call at 630.293.0945. We will be happy to tell you more about PermaFrame and how it can give your DeLorean a new lease on life.
							Rear Engine Mount
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