Just got home from Krown after having my truck rust sprayed before it's first winter. I did this on my last truck too, but waited a couple of years and rust had already taken hold. This time, I did it right away. They did a good job as usual, but it is kinda messy for a few days after. They also drill holes into the pillars and doors to spray inside. Then they apply white grease and a plastic cap. Truck will go in once a year for this treatment.

http://www.krown.com

 

Looks good, but once a year?

 

So, they just paint it once a year?

 

Yes, it is resprayed once a year. Its a very thin oil that they apply and after about a year, its in need of another coat. Eventually, it does build up a layer of "goo" and protects the metal underneath. Compared to the other products such as electronic modules and tar coatings, this one has the best reviews and results.

You can read all about it on the Krown website:

http://www.krown.com

 

How much did this cost you? I was just under my truck and was surprised how much stuff is already rusting.

 

It costs $139 CDN per year for a full size pickup. The calcium chloride brine that they use on the roads around here now is brutal and much worse than salt as far as rust goes.

 

yeah i notice the rust on mine as well with them all being built in derborn if they sit any amount of time or while on transport they rust pretty quick

 

I used Rust Bullet on my truck. It is guaranteed for 10 years and is comparable price. It sets up hard and isn't like spraying tar on your truck. It doesn't look like, at least in the pics, that the tar is on the sheetmetal on the inside of the bed sides. Which is where you will need it the most. Any rust preventive is better than none though.

 

The insides of the bed (between inner and outer sheet metal), doors and pillars are all sprayed. They have various wands with different spray patterns to get into almost every nook and cranny.

 

I just found this great link that shows and describes the application process:

http://www.krown.com/etobicoke/service.php

 

I always get Krown sprayed on as well. I have a 10 year old car that has zero rust on it. Just make sure to park on the street for the first couple of days after the vehicle gets sprayed.

 

I generally use Corrosion X. It's also a thin oil and creeps into tight seams.

Works very well before rust starts.

 

I like the way it retains the original look and color rather than over-spray bolts and everything with black.

 

Nice truck. They did a real good job undercoating everything.

 

Family has used Krown for 20 years - vehicles never rust. I have gone for my second coating of krown and it is starting to build up slightly which is great. Getting it done on a hot day helps it creep into the tight spots. I can't say enough about this product.