RUST Preventers

[hattaresguy]

The best way to keep a car rust free is to store it in a garage and not to drive it when salt is on the roads, or wash it.

If its a daily ride just hose it off underneath and by the time the rust gets bad enough to kill it, its old anyway.

 

[FXjohn]

Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
The best way to keep a car rust free is to store it in a garage and not to drive it when salt is on the roads, or wash it.

If its a daily ride just hose it off underneath and by the time the rust gets bad enough to kill it, its old anyway.


Is that true? how about some example of people who bought new and rustcheked or Krowned every year?

 

[buck91]

Originally Posted By: Aquaticentipede
Here's my attempt at rust-proofing my ride (2010 Jeep Wrangler 2-door). I went through and wirebrushed all already rusted parts (mainly steering knuckle & driveshafts) which didn't come painted from factory, followed by applying Rustoleum to every accessible rust prone areas (mainly bolts & nuts), and finished with Boeshield T-9 to the entire undercarriage and engine bay. The Jeep's body is zinc plated so not a concern at this point. Probably have about 8 hours of labor put in total.

Funny thing was that I started applying the T-9 to see how well it went on. Once I started, I couldn't stop (very addicting). Went ahead and did the whole thing....



Any updates on how the T9 held up?

 

[JHZR2]

+1, I'm interested in the longevity of the T9. I'm not impressed with waxy stuff so far (e.g. Amsoil HDMP).

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: Warstud
Originally Posted By: frankm
Something interesting that I read in the Krown literature a few years ago was that most rust damage on vehicles is caused by condensation (ie. cars not garaged at night; heavy dew getting inside body panels) rather than from salt, as most people think.
FWIW.


I believe that is true...all of the rust on my vehicle is from the inside. The inner panels are bare metal and have no protection from condensation.


The cars that Ive taken apart - Mercedes and BMW, have indeed had a waxy coating inside. Doesnt mean that it stays waxy - they dry out and crack. Ive seen it with HDMP underhood of my car. Rust can still form underneath and it isnt as self healing as they make it out to be. I think that waxy with a mainenance layer of oily is best.