Why is this steel tube unpainted?

Why is this steel tube unpainted? was created by EllisoJo

Posted 3 years 5 months ago #196054
When I did a thorough clean of the TF I just purchased, I was surprised to find a very rusty tube which connects the two sliding rails under the driver's seat.  Is there any reason why this is not painted?  I have rubbed-down, treated with a Phosphoric-acid rust killer and paited the drivers side, but this photo shows the rail on the passenger seat, which only has slight rust.
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Replied by talkingcars on topic Why is this steel tube unpainted?

Posted 3 years 5 months ago #196055
Hi and welcome to the forum

Sorry, I have no idea why it wasn't painted.

James


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Replied by julianfoulger on topic Why is this steel tube unpainted?

Posted 3 years 5 months ago #196057
Mine has slight rust on the underside on both driver and passenger seats (carpet side). I asked myself the same question two weeks ago!
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Replied by Raccoon on topic Why is this steel tube unpainted?

Posted 3 years 5 months ago #196060
probably they tried to safe a few cents wherever possible...
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Replied by Cobber on topic Why is this steel tube unpainted?

Posted 3 years 5 months ago #196061
I'll blame the damned bean counters too!
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