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Originally Posted by eastwest2300
I saw that in person too and the lady I was with asked, is that car suppose to be that way, and I said.... hmmmm, I don't think so, that looks like a TON of rust.  |
It's actually done on purpose, using an acid.
Sometimes, they'll rust specific body parts (usually the hood/roof/trunk) completely, stop the process, and cover it in a protective clearcoat to preserve the look.
Think of it like the new version of rat-rodding.