Does this need to be repaired since it will rust?

[Ardy]

Underside of car

What is this coating? What is the part number?

Cat/Downpipe. Is this okay? Or must I do something about it?

TIA

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[cmxPPL219]

All appear to be "ok," based on the pics.

Some gouges are a little deep, but it appears to all be cosmetic. There is no use in replacing anything at this point.

Regarding rust, if you want, you can clean the black components (not the catalytic converter) and apply some black paint to keep the corrosion at bay.

 

[FreePenguin]

It will never cause you any issue

 

[Grimmer]

If rusting is your main concern, could you paint it with a rattle can? Black might be easier to get a decent color match, but then again it is on the underside anyway.

 

[Cobra Jet]

To answer your question and seeing your location, yes, it will rust. It will be surface rust IF the car is driven daily and is exposed to moisture or road salt. It will take years for that surface rust to be of any real concern (such as rot through).

Look online look for The product called ‘POR15‘. You can get it in spray of brush on. Clean the surface, apply the POR15 and everything will be perfectly fine.

 

[Ardy]

Thanks all for the replies

 

[Elp_jc]

What did you do, OP? Ran over a concrete parking stop? Ouch! Depending how hard it hit underneath, you might want to check the exhaust upstream for leaks/cracks. For the other stuff, you can just apply an undercoating and be done with it. I have one that is rubber-based, rather than asphalt, which smells like crap.

In addition, you might want to check the wheels and tires that hit, and if it was anything over a few MPH, I'd check the alignment too. Good luck.

 

[Andrew@Lethal]

A little black rustoleum paint on the frame would do the trick. Really nothing crazy to be worried about.

 

[XeninWorX]

Try POR15 or any type of rust preventative paint. Just make sure you prep properly and it will last a long time. POR15 sells kits with prep and paint stuff.

 

[lacanteen]

You can use rattle can bed liner. It's tough stuff.

Here is an Amazon link

 

[Ardy]

What did you do, OP?

I went off-roading

lol

 

[Pero]

I went off-roading
lol

Intentionally?
You like to enjoy wilderness?

 

[Ardy]

Intentionally?
You like to enjoy wilderness?

Oh lol. I didn't realize that could sound like I mean I "literally went off the road" as in "a Mustang move".

Yes I went in the wilderness intentionally. lmfao

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