I'm debating whether to rust proof/undercoat or not. I live in central new york, lots of salt and sand in the winter. Seems to be varied opinions, any thoughts?

Thanks

 

NO, It is not cost effective. Wash the undercarridge once a week and treat with a rust preventitive at least monthly during the winter....I prefer T9 which can be bought from any marine store.

I live in NJ and have NEVER had a rust problem.

 

Hey JG... can you tell me a little bit about this T9 product?

 

Rockpick, maybe he was talking about this stuff: T9 Rust Prevention

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Main Marine Page

 

Thanks for the info. After a search, I see this has been discussed in the past. I know years back it was standard practice in this area, but it appears with newer metals not to be a big issue anymore. Thier was alot of reference to the bottom door seams and surface rust in older posts. I don't think rust proofing would prevent that since it is applied inside the door.

Will check out that product, thanks again!

 

I defenetly reccomend doing it. I would say to do it yourself with Dupli-color's spray in truck bedliner, which worked awesome. It was a grand total of about $50.00. First I powerwashed the undercarriage, then rustproofed, and lastly applied bedliner.

 

Yes, the link that was referenced is the T9. It cleans and shines aluminum, stainless, prevents rust...it's awesome stuff that I use on my boat, fishing rods/reels, and truck.

 

Boeshield is excellent. I work for a company that MFG construction equipment and we treat certain componets that we don't want to rust with this stuff.

 

I used to get the whole Ziebart rust protection package (undercoating and inner body goop) done to all of my trucks. It used to be an absolute requirement up here just to help your vehicle last more than 4 years. When I bought my '97, I dialed back the protection to just the undercoating. When I bought my '99, I stopped getting any of that stuff done. Now having experience with that '99, and an '02 - all kept for 3 years and 60,000 miles - I think I can safely state that the protectin from the factory has imporved to the point where I think the aftermarket stuff doesn't add much value. Remember too that the inner body stuff applied incorrectly can cause more problems than it solves. Oh yea, and who applies the stuff (and how) can make a big difference too. Hope that helps.

 

Thanks all for the input and product suggestions. Great to get experienced advice,