Lacessit Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 My faithful Vios develops a flat tire. Cause is a nail, can happen to anyone. Change to the new spare, off to find a tire repairer. Large agency on Charoenmuang road, has all the necessary gear to separate tire from rim etc. Doesn't sell my favoured brand, Michelin. Take the flat tire from the boot/trunk, point out the nail still in the tire. Head guy goes around my vehicle, puts on a worried expression, tires mai dee. Wants to sell me a new set. Obviously thinks I don't know what a tread wear indicator is for. I ask if he stocks Michelins, mai mee. I say mai ow. Repair is done reasonably quickly, 200 baht, quite reasonable IMHO. The operator does a final test of the repair by putting the tire into a tub of water to check for leaks. He then carts it over to my boot/trunk, still dripping wet, and drops it in the spare wheel well. I control myself. Back at the condo, I pull the tire out to dry, and wipe out the wheel well. Leave everything to dry out in the sun for half an hour. Hasn't anyone in automotive or tire school taught these guys steel + water = rust? It would only take a a couple of minutes of compressed air to get rid of the residual water. Perhaps they didn't have compressed air. I did notice they had a nitrogen-filling station, which is just another BS marketing tool like idle stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 That’s so not what a bushy from Oz would do!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 32 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Hasn't anyone in automotive or tire school taught these guys steel + water = rust? Is your trunk made of unpainted 'steel'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 20 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Hasn't anyone in automotive or tire school taught these guys steel + water = rust? Well not the guy you used. Before the tyre was put back in the trunk why not stop him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 If someone putting a wet tyre in the boot of your car is your main concern, then you're doing very well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruit Trader Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Its a hard life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Vacuum said: Is your trunk made of unpainted 'steel'? No. Paint won't protect steel in an enclosed environment when water hasn't got a chance to evaporate. That's why door flanges and fenders are the first to rust out. It's called crevice corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Kwasaki said: Well not the guy you used. Before the tyre was put back in the trunk why not stop him. And do or say what? If he's dumb enough to put a wet tire in there, I doubt my Thai is good enough to explain electrochemical phenomena to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, Fruit Trader said: Its a hard life. Thank you for the brevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Lacessit said: And do or say what? Like nooooo and stand in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Fruit Trader said: Its a hard life. Yeah, being a carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Lacessit said: No. Paint won't protect steel in an enclosed environment when water hasn't got a chance to evaporate. That's why door flanges and fenders are the first to rust out. It's called crevice corrosion. Parked in 40 degree sunshine pretty much guarantees any water in the boot will evaporate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, NanLaew said: Parked in 40 degree sunshine pretty much guarantees any water in the boot will evaporate. You obviously know nothing about corrosion processes, presumably along with other subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Kwasaki said: Like nooooo and stand in front of him. Oh yes, I remember on other threads your consistent advice is to confront Thais. Do you do it when you are not behind a keyboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Lacessit said: No. Paint won't protect steel in an enclosed environment when water hasn't got a chance to evaporate. That's why door flanges and fenders are the first to rust out. It's called crevice corrosion. ???? I'm convinced ! I need a facelift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 And now I have a new topic to discuss with my wife that is quite unique! Crevice corrosion. Unlimited application of terminology. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, Lacessit said: You obviously know nothing about corrosion processes, presumably along with other subjects. And you banging on about rusting "door flanges and fenders" obviously miss your cherished Ford Anglia and driving on salted, winter roads. Or was it an Austin A60? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 28 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Oh yes, I remember on other threads your consistent advice is to confront Thais. Do you do it when you are not behind a keyboard? The sort of question that only a true carpet would ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 My faithful Vios develops a flat tire. Cause is a nail, can happen to anyone. Change to the new spare, off to find a tire repairer. Large agency on Charoenmuang road, has all the necessary gear to separate tire from rim etc. Doesn't sell my favoured brand, Michelin. Take the flat tire from the boot/trunk, point out the nail still in the tire. Head guy goes around my vehicle, puts on a worried expression, tires mai dee. Wants to sell me a new set. Obviously thinks I don't know what a tread wear indicator is for. I ask if he stocks Michelins, mai mee. I say mai ow. Repair is done reasonably quickly, 200 baht, quite reasonable IMHO. The operator does a final test of the repair by putting the tire into a tub of water to check for leaks. He then carts it over to my boot/trunk, still dripping wet, and drops it in the spare wheel well. I control myself. Back at the condo, I pull the tire out to dry, and wipe out the wheel well. Leave everything to dry out in the sun for half an hour. Hasn't anyone in automotive or tire school taught these guys steel + water = rust? It would only take a a couple of minutes of compressed air to get rid of the residual water. Perhaps they didn't have compressed air. I did notice they had a nitrogen-filling station, which is just another BS marketing tool like idle stop.You’ve been here how long?And things like this STILL surprise you?Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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