Originally Posted by irv
Originally Posted by lukejo
In the northern areas where rust is a huge problem, more so than us a little south of that, how often do most believers get Krown applied? Once per year while it is warm? More/less than that?
Anytime is better than nothing but Summer time is best as the heat helps it creep/move more into the seams. I also believe driving down a dusty/sandy road after it has been applied does wonders in helping it stick/create a coating.
When my bud's and I use to do our own with Rust Check, that is what we did. The layer on the frames, brake lines, undercarriage, etc, was almost impenetrable after we were done.
It will make a mess on the outside with all the dust but that will wash off after a couple of days. The Krown place I go to now does an excellent job of washing the paint/exterior after it has been sprayed so the amount that sticks to the paint would be minimal.
I also use spray cans to hit some highwash areas occasionally and to give the notorious rust areas an extra blast once in a while as well.
Because I have some experience, I'd likely do my truck semi annually at a shop if I lived as far away as you and just purchase 4-6 cans of the spray to use in the off year.
Once you you look at other trucks like your's that haven't been rust proofed and you can see those higher rust areas for yourself then you'll know where to concentrate with your spray cans.
I also, on the warmer winter days, will spray with a garden hose on the shower setting up under the fender wells, bumpers, and other areas just to wash all the sand and salt off when I can. Imo, this helps greatly as well and most manuals will also tell you the same thing.
The spray cans with the hose/wand actually do a pretty good job, imo, especially if you've had your vehicle sprayed at a shop prior.
Edit: Forgot to add that usually in the summertime, places like Krown usually have deals on. I got my vehicles done in August and I received $10 bucks off plus a free can of Krown spray. I receive those coupons/notices in the mail.
Great—thanks. I'm going to make an appointment and make the drive. There's just no way I can be as thorough as them with my setup. I've not had a pickup yet, Ford and Chevy, that hasn't rusted at the usual spots. This will be well worth it for my many years of ownership of the 2500HD.