Originally Posted By: supton
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Originally Posted By: supton
Originally Posted By: jcwit
Why do you go out and buy a NEW Truck for all intents and purposes, then wish to do a rustproofing job yourself not having any knowledge other than to spray the under body.
Same could be said for anyone wanting to change their oil yet doesn't have a degree in mechanics nor automotive engineering.
One has to start someplace.
Whole different deal about unscrewing a plug and filter aand draining the oil then replacing plig and filter with a new filter than rustproofing a vehicle. To think otherwise is nothing short of foolish. Why do you think professional rustproofing dealers need to attend classes to know what they're doing.
But you may think as you wish! Being as all vehicles have a floor pan.
Shall we count the number of threads about "what oil should I run? what filter shall I use?"
Last I knew, engines (and transmissions!) were very expensive. Why are you suggesting that someone who doesn't know anything about additive packs be foolish enough to pick a motor oil? Shouldn't we advise them to just go to a dealer? After all, their techs have to go school, and then continue to get education on mechanics.
What I find funny is there are many techs who are complete hacks. We read tons of stories here about them messing up oil changes, over tightening lug nuts, you name it. What makes a guy shooting rustproofing any different? Don't get me wrong there are plenty of guys that do a bang up job. I had Ziebart shoot my van close to 30 years ago, there isn't a bit of rust on it anywhere. Yet I've read about how bad Ziebart was/is, not in my case. I've seen cars professionally shot with rustproofing with large areas missed, over spray all over the car and the glass, some on the seats, etc., and they rotted through. Bottom line is the job is only as good as the guy who applies it. Many of us are capable of doing a better job, and use better materials.
OP, it's not rocket science. There are some videos on how to do it, watch them, read up and ask questions. I was concerned with over spray. I got some wreck wrap and some drop cloths and had no problems at all.