I installed a Defender roof rack on my xj about a month and a half ago, and it is already rusting like crazy. I can understand rust from where I've chipped the paint off, but this thing is rusting from all over- the welds, joints, bends, etc. And I know that we've had a lot of rain in CA lately, but please... Is this normal? At this rate, the rack won't last another year... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

i dont know if it is normal ,but i would sand blast it and use good paint.wheather ytou use rhino liner,hammerite,or por-15 they are all good and will hold up to even chipping

Don't ask us... Call the company you purchased it from and getcha one that won't rust.
Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Did you read the directions thoroughly? Often the makers or sellers of cheap junk, and I don't mean inexpensive, will cover their <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> by saying something like, "to prevent rust, wash and wax the (insert cheap junk here) daily" under a little section called "Maintainence" or "Caring for your (cheap junk)". If you didn't follow directions, <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" />.

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Check this site out and remove the rust then paint with their Rust Encapsulator www.eastwoodco.com . Trust me, I have a 58 year old Willys.