# Liftgate rust **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chrysler\ **Created:** [July 11, 2010, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-rust/51671 "2010-07-11T20:38:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![micromos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/micromos/32/5773_2.png) [@micromos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micromos)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2010, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-rust/51671/1 "2010-07-11T20:38:34Z")
Hey guys, My 2007 Chryler minivan’s liftgate is showing a rust stain under the inside bottom edge where the outer panel wraps and meets the inner panel. It seems a common problem with Chrysler’s I hear. The van only has 20,000 miles on it and is garage kept. Is there a way to stop the rust? Can I clean it, apply navel jelly, then clean and seal it someway? I’m retired and was hoping this van would last until they take away my keys. Thanks Donn ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2010, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-rust/51671/2 "2010-07-12T02:44:09Z")
You should have a corrosion warranty on your Chrysler. Check into it, then take it to a dealer. ---
**Author:** ![micromos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/micromos/32/5773_2.png) [@micromos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micromos)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2010, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-rust/51671/3 "2010-07-12T03:26:01Z")
Thanks but I’m told that the 5 year warranty only covers rust through. It must have a “hole” to be eligible. I doubt it will rust through by December of 2011. I can only hope?? ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-rust/51671/4 "2010-07-12T14:16:03Z")
Ever heard the saying; “Rust never sleeps”? That’s what you’re up against. The best product I have found for combating rust is POR-15. It works as advertised. I used their entire process on collector cars I restored. I got lazy and just slapped the paint on some rusted parts/panels over 20 years ago and they haven’t rusted since. If you can get to the rusting areas, you have a chance. Rust “stains” seem to indicate that it is rusting in a hidden area and draining out over a visible part. You have to have access to the rusting parts to slow down the process… ---
**Author:** ![micromos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/micromos/32/5773_2.png) [@micromos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micromos)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2010, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-rust/51671/5 "2010-07-12T15:51:50Z")
Sounds like a plan. Can’t hurt to try, right? Thanks for the advice. ---
**Author:** ![meaneyedcatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/meaneyedcatz/32/692_2.png) [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-rust/51671/6 "2010-07-13T01:04:06Z")
Chrysler somestimes will do a 1 time good will warranty. The only way to get rid of the rust is to open the seam and clean the rust out and use POR15 just as twinturbo stated. ---
**Author:** ![micromos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/micromos/32/5773_2.png) [@micromos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micromos)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-rust/51671/7 "2010-07-13T03:24:18Z")
Thanks for your comments.