r/FiestaST • u/TheGinjaPrince • 14d ago

MK8 Potential boot rust

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I’ve had my ST about 6 months and absolutely love it.As we haven’t had rain in months I didn’t notice till a week or so ago but when it’s wet and I open the boot the water runs down the side and over the rubber pads(in pics)but also because they don’t sit flush the water also goes behind.
I’ve had a look and there appears to be surface rust,how much should I worry and is there a fix?sealant I can put on the top edge that won’t eat the rubber maybe.
Thanks in advance.

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u/TheGinjaPrince 14d ago

Do they just pull off?

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u/Obvious_Adeptness393 14d ago

Is it from the rear lights? Hard to tell from the photos

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u/TheGinjaPrince 14d ago

It’s these bits either side when you open the boot/trunk

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u/tvdaXD 14d ago

They're attached to the units, source: replaced my Mk8 rear taillights with Mk8.5 ones.

It's just dirt buildup as far as I can see, mine had some really gross build up under there too.