To rust proof or not?

[willmkent]

What is everyone's take on rust proofing, has anyone done it yet to their S550?

Any stories from the past of successful rust proofing? I live in MI, and MI destroys vehicles terribly....

Wondering if rust proofing is more of a gimmick or a good option.

Thanks

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[Brad]

I don't know about rust-proofing, but if you're really worried about the elements destroying your car I would look into a coat of XPEL.

 

[Barrel]

How long do you plan on keeping the car?

 

[tsunami]

There are two types of 'rust-proofing'. One is the 'hard-enamel' type which is similar to the factory coatings used. The other is a softer tar-like coating generally applied to help
sound proof the vehicle. The tar-like material can rapidly become the worst thing you did to the under body. The coating does not adhere very well and will eventually pull loose.
The loose layer then can hold water/salt, which can rapidly corrode metal.

 

[shahram72]

After buying a car from the north, it has been the most disheartening car purchase of my life. I don't see how you people can even bother to buy anything nice and then drive it in that stuff. I finally bought one of my dream cars 3 years ago, a 2005 Acura RL. Getting it sight unseen (had a good experience with this last time) was a terrible mistake. The rust totally killed my ownership joy of the car. So if you keep it for any amount of time, rustproof it but nothing replaces keeping it clean. Of course I don't know how you clean a car when there is snow outside. Important is to touch up all chips immediately, and look at any nooks and crannies that can trap dirt or moisture and fix that. My Acura came with these fender lip rubber trims that slip over the inner rear fenderwell. Well I should have removed those the day I got it, that's where it's bad as well. Driving a new $30K car in this chemical? I don't know how you do it. I will never buy any car of any age or any condition from any state north of north carolina ever again. I don't care how cheap it is.

 

[gtlaw]

I sprayed all the hardware with etching primer then sprayed everything that isn't aluminum or plastic with gloss black rustoleum. I used 3 tall cans so far when buying the last can I noticed they have black appliance epoxy I wish I would have used that.

 

[RobHunt]

Not sure if you have Krown Rustproofing in your area but they are the go to place for me and my vehicles. I store my Mustang for the bad months but all my other cars get rust proofed by Krown every fall.

They drill your car and insert the Krown "stuff" inside all areas, I never have my cars drilled, it is optional but you have to ask or they will drill. It is very "liquidy" so you need to find a place for your car to drip for the first few days, I usually park on the road for a couple days.

In the spring, it keeps running and makes cleaning a pain in the ass. The dirt will stick to those areas so you are constantly cleaning around the bottom of the doors, trunk lid, etc. It is an oily mess which seems to never end but it is also a sign that it is doing what is advertised.

The hard coatings can be scraped off and need re-application/touch up every year or 2, not a fan of that. Be aware that some other types can corrode your rubber seals, be very careful, I know Krown works and doesn't kill the seals so I stick with it.

 

[Dawg]

I've lived in Northern Illinois all my life. If you want a nice car, you don't drive it once the snow starts. There are numerous days in the winter that the salt washes away, and we get strings of clear dry weather that you can take those Special cars out to excercise them, but for the most part you need to have a DD winter beater if your gonna live up here.

I bought Mach1 in 2004 and drove it for 6 years before trading it in. The appraiser was a woman, and she complimented me on the condition of the car. The bottom still looked new.

One of the biggest mistakes people make in the winter is going through the car wash every week in the winter on the premise they are getting the salt off. BS! Car washes recycle their water. You wash the car and they're just spraying it down with a concentrated salt solution. If the crap from the roads is dry on your car, it's inactive. Best thing to do is leave it alone and if you really feel the need to wash it in the winter, wait for those sunny days when the temps get over freezing and fill up some buckets and do it yourself.

My oldest daughter is driving my wife's old 1998 ZX2 that will be 19 years old next June and it has zero rust, and still has the original exhaust on it. I have never had rust problems.

As for the OP's question. Say no to rustproofing, it's a scam.

 

[BmacIL]

I'll be trying Fluid Film spray after numerous good reviews. The plan is to do a really good wash and wax, then after it's dry, get the car up on ramps and spray the underbody (particularly around the calipers, suspension/steering components, oil drain, and fluid lines).

 

[Rypkr937]

I'll be trying Fluid Film spray after numerous good reviews. The plan is to do a really good wash and wax, then after it's dry, get the car up on ramps and spray the underbody (particularly around the calipers, suspension/steering components, oil drain, and fluid lines).

I'm storing my mustang for the winter but I plan on trying out the fluid film on my new truck for this winter. Actually, UPS says it's going to be delivered today. I like the thought of it not dripping much as oppose to krown.

Some good information in this thread. I never once gave thought to car washes using recycled water. I'm going to look into this because I have always been one of those "spray off the salt guys" every week.

 

[Ultrakla$$ic]

buy a beater and store the Mustang

 

[mustang_guy]

buy a beater and store the Mustang

Thats what i do.

 

[whatsup62]

Midwest as well....I normally never thought about the rust proofing. I plan on keeping my GT for a long time. After I negotiated my final purchase price the dealer approached me about extra corrosion protection.Guess they should have waited until I wrote the check. I had them include it with the final purchase price. I must of have that mean look on my face. Ford already has corrosion/rust protection from the factory. If I wouldn't have had the extra work for basically free (they made there money somewhere) I probably would not have had it done. This was a no brainer.
Also- no way this car will see the roads of Iowa after the first snow until the spring rains clean everything up. Two Winter beaters to drive in its place. Just have to figure now how to overcome the Mustang/power addiction withdrawals.

 

[Dawg]

I'm storing my mustang for the winter but I plan on trying out the fluid film on my new truck for this winter. Actually, UPS says it's going to be delivered today. I like the thought of it not dripping much as oppose to krown.

Some good information in this thread. I never once gave thought to car washes using recycled water. I'm going to look into this because I have always been one of those "spray off the salt guys" every week.

If you go to one of the manual wand do it yourself places, just use the rinse or final rinse settings. It's only the wash water that is recycled. Even the tunnel car washes use fresh water in the rinse.

Especially avoid the underbody wash. Nothing like forcing concentrated salt water into all the nooks and crannies.

 

[old sparks]

Not sure if you have Krown Rustproofing in your area but they are the go to place for me and my vehicles. I store my Mustang for the bad months but all my other cars get rust proofed by Krown every fall.

If you absolutely have to drive in the winter, Krown T-40, for sure!

http://cradpdf.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/PDFS/unc53/p526285.pdf

The U.S. Army uses CarWell CP90, which is also made by Krown

http://www.carwell.com/products-t-32.htm

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