In a message dated 3/30/03 2:11:42 AM Eastern Standard Time,
roadpanzer@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

> One reason Ive seen some very rusty cars in Hawaii..
> Purchased a van once from an island area in VA, and it was rusty as well.
>
>

salt AIR.  when it rains, the residue washes down into your cracks and
crevices.  i have seen MANY vw vans from SoCal - santa monica, huntington
beach, etc..that had holes under the windhield seal from salt air residue
sitting under the seal..
chris