I've been looking at options for stopping rust, and also rubber coating or adhesive.
Quick Glance - I'm looking for a stop rust sealant, and a good all-purpose automotive adhesive/sealant.
Need to be proactive about preserving the body and mech. parts.
Issue #1.
Are stop rust products like this good? I'm concerned that they cover the rusted area, but may not stop it, and so the rust gets worse and you don't notice it.
http://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP229-Rust-Convertor-Can/dp/B002NUABUO/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_text_z
(I've heard those plastic bug/rock shields you put on the tip of your car's hood can actually trap water/grime, and cause rust. Thought the same principle might apply to underside parts like diff, axles, exhaust, etc.)
Issue #2.
I'm considering some of the rubber coating products similar such as this:
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81833-Rub...=rubber+sealant
and this:
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-82099-Spr...=rubber+sealant
If there are some small leaks here or there in engine, or even on the body, I want to have a quick option handy. I agree that ultimately it's best to find the where and why of the prob, and fix it right. But that's not always an option w/ $$.
My concern is the same as above - protecting from salt/grime or attaching a broken piece, but actually giving a safe environment for the rust to go wild.
Thanks in advance if you're able to respond.
Quick Glance - I'm looking for a stop rust sealant, and a good all-purpose automotive adhesive/sealant.
Need to be proactive about preserving the body and mech. parts.
Issue #1.
Are stop rust products like this good? I'm concerned that they cover the rusted area, but may not stop it, and so the rust gets worse and you don't notice it.
http://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP229-Rust-Convertor-Can/dp/B002NUABUO/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_text_z
(I've heard those plastic bug/rock shields you put on the tip of your car's hood can actually trap water/grime, and cause rust. Thought the same principle might apply to underside parts like diff, axles, exhaust, etc.)
Issue #2.
I'm considering some of the rubber coating products similar such as this:
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81833-Rub...=rubber+sealant
and this:
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-82099-Spr...=rubber+sealant
If there are some small leaks here or there in engine, or even on the body, I want to have a quick option handy. I agree that ultimately it's best to find the where and why of the prob, and fix it right. But that's not always an option w/ $$.
My concern is the same as above - protecting from salt/grime or attaching a broken piece, but actually giving a safe environment for the rust to go wild.
Thanks in advance if you're able to respond.