Glossary / General

rusting

5 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Rust is the reddish-brown coating that forms on metal when it gets wet and stays wet. It can make parts weaker or break.

Technical Definition

Rusting is the oxidation of metal when exposed to moisture and oxygen, leading to corrosion that weakens structural integrity.

Hear It Discussed

"Rusting is not a lot of options there. Rusting is sort of like holding the hand while they, while they die, like you either got to fix it or just hold the hand as a, you're going to delay the..."
Larry Kosilla's Extreme Detailing The Smoking Tire 07:56

"And obviously those transits are, those generations are known for rusting. They're really bad."
S2 Ep32: I BROKE The Top Gear Suzuki Liana (& Help Pick A NEW Colour For My Clio Williams!) The AutoAlex Podcast 11:06

"Oh, have you ever had a problem with the newer cars rusting? No, neither by not really."
Porsche Clubs Worldwide and SEMA Show Report Porsche Club Insider 05:34