A couple of pics and a 'whats going on here?' question

[Sonnyjim]

Typical, its bloody bodywork as far as I'm concerned. So is a bumper not body work? Surely if the body is corroding because of a bit of trim attached we've got a case,

[Timster]

To clarify, the trim/strip is plastic.

It is backed with aluminium for rigidity?, then reinforced with a strip of steel.
Hence the common problem of rust pushing away the two metals.

It’s not a big job to do yourself (piece of p1ss to take the trim off).

As I mentioned elsewhere, it is a bonkers idea for any manufacturer to make a part like this, which will obviously be exposed to lots of water and fail.

[Sonnyjim]

Surely they've heard of electrolysis, metals don't mix alu and steel is the obvious one!

[MikeFish]

Surely they've heard of electrolysis, metals don't mix alu and steel is the obvious one!

Surely not! Clearly you haven't heard about the oil cooler issues then?

[Sonnyjim]

Lol yes their engineers could get a job with us offshore. Many brain cells but they don't seem to contract to each other.

[Sonnyjim]

Connect not contract

[MikeFish]

Hopefully they don't contract too many diseases. I know what you offshore fellas get up to on those rigs together!

[Sonnyjim]

It can be lonely at times, and as we seamen say 'any port in a storm!'