Undercoating DD for those in the rust belt?

[fullahotair]

I picked up a north carolina truck this summer (2004 silverado), becuase I wanted a truely rust free vehicle to start with, before I subjected it to the salty roads of central new york. I know there is a lot of snake oil out there for rust prevention, so I was wondering if you guys/gals had any luck with keeping the rust away or at least slowing it down?


Through all my looking, about the only consistent theme I got, was to wash the vehicle on a regular basis and get salt off it. I also thought about getting some aerosal cans of paint and just laying a thick layer of paint on the undercarriage to slow the rust down, but i suspect that might be a waste of time.....

Thanks,
Nate

 

[TurboRegal84]

Nate,

I would look into POR-15. Fantastic at blocking rust and far better than undercoat/normal paint.

 

[fullahotair]

Herb,

Thanks for the reply. I am very familiar with POR15, I have used it a ton. It is great stuff.... I would definately use POR15, but it is designed to adhere to rusty metal or bare metal that has hit their Metal Ready, that creats a flash rust, so the paint has something to bite too... I have put it on metal that doesn't have rust and it will come off pretty easily...

Thanks
Nate

 

[SCOOBY DOO]

Up here in the Great White North we take 'em to Krown Rust Control or Rust Check once a year and get 'em sprayed. Get 'em done once a year...and no rust issues.

 

[fullahotair]

Thanks, scooby.. I went to the krown site...they only appear to be a canadian outfit?


Nate

 

[gusszgs]

K.....find a farmer in your area who sprays there equipment with oil. Ask him if he will do yours....... if not, keep lookin. Farmer's are smart n oil is your friend (used oil that is ....black gold.......Texas........) :biggrin:

 

[toofastforyou]

Here in Quebec, there are several places who specialize in oil-based anti-rust products which give excellent results.
Here's one of them: Metropolitan Rust Proofing | Rust prevention treatment

and: Rust Protection | Ziebart

another one: Rust Check brand name, protect vehicles appearance, proofing companies, manufactures rust preventatives, manufacturer of coatings, manufacturer of rust paints, manufacturer of lubricants and auto repair industry

hope this helps,

Claude. :wink:

 

[fullahotair]

Hi Claude,

I just came across teh Rust Check stuff... evidently you can buy that at Canadian tire? Do you have any opinions on it?

My wife is canadian, and a couple of her friends are coming down this weekend...i could have them pick up several containers of it... if it is a decent product...

Thanks
Nate

 

[toofastforyou]

Hi Claude,

I just came across teh Rust Check stuff... evidently you can buy that at Canadian tire? Do you have any opinions on it?

My wife is canadian, and a couple of her friends are coming down this weekend...i could have them pick up several containers of it... if it is a decent product...

Thanks
Nate

Nate, I've never tried Rust Check on my own vehicles. But I do have them treated each year at "Metropolitan Rust Proofing (the first one in my previous post) with very good results. They take something like 15-20 minutes to do a car, so if it's possible for you, take a weekend vacation, drive north to the Province of Quebec, have your car done Friday or Monday morning (I think they're closed Saturday & Sunday...) :frown: and drive back home afterwards!...:wink:

Claude.:smile: