Rustproofing, yes or no?
07-05-2011, 05:35 PM
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I use Fluid Film on the typical rust areas like the lower seams on doors and tailgate. It is a non-dripping oil/grease that slowly migrates into cracks to protect the areas. I don't go crazy with it on current trucks but I might get the gallon can and the spray gun to coat the bottom on my next truck when new. It works great as a lube too. Fords used to come with a thin oil/grease/wax applied to slow the surface rust underneath them but I noticed they discontinued that step.
07-05-2011, 07:13 PM
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I used a Wax Based Rust proofing, unlike oil based products that slowly wash off when you wash it, htats why you have to keep re-applying every year. The wax based is permanent and never needs to be re-applied. I work at a body shop and thats all we use, as it also doesnt mess with the paints as well. Im pretty sure Ive seen that VW offers a 12 year unlimited warrenty on rust as long as they use a Wax Based Rust Proofing, this has worked for me for years and years, and I live in Toronto, Canada
07-05-2011, 09:24 PM
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BTW regarding the roostproofing testimonials, I live in northcentral wisconsin, we have salt 7-8 mths a year, Ive never rust proofed, never had rust either. The overwhelming majority of modern cars are almost immune to rust unless they make holes in the body after the steel is coated with zinc. No rust proofing is needed, desired, nor a good idea. If you run your vehicle on pebbled roads you might consider adding a polyuruthane coating to the areas that are prone to impact which, BTW, Ford has already coated in clear plastic film thus making even this "treatment" unnecesary. As to the guy that the underside treatment of his truck (with pics), Ive got news for you, it looks excatly like mine but your coating looks worse than my OEM powder coat finish (which all have). The "rusty pickup" has been a bygone product by more than 15 yrs.
Again: rustproofing is at best money down the drain at worst a rust accelerant.
The only area of the F150 that can use rust proofing is the bed, but in that instance its called a bedliner
Again: rustproofing is at best money down the drain at worst a rust accelerant.
The only area of the F150 that can use rust proofing is the bed, but in that instance its called a bedliner
As for rust proofing, I've never done it either and haven't had any issues. Although the longest I've kept any vehicle I've owned is 4 1/2 years so that may be why I don't do it.
07-05-2011, 10:44 PM
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I also live in WI, I don't see salt 8 months out of the year. Must start in October already in the central part of the state.....LOL.
As for rust proofing, I've never done it either and haven't had any issues. Although the longest I've kept any vehicle I've owned is 4 1/2 years so that may be why I don't do it.
As for rust proofing, I've never done it either and haven't had any issues. Although the longest I've kept any vehicle I've owned is 4 1/2 years so that may be why I don't do it.
Only the woosies live in the south!
07-10-2011, 07:02 PM
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hmm thanks for the help guys. so it sounds like as long as i keep my truck washed in the winter it should be ok... I too live in an area where we see salt 7 months of the year minimum.
11-14-2012, 09:54 AM
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Not sure how anybody can say rust proofing with an oil spray promotes rust... lol
Here's my thing, if you are lazy and don't wash your car (ALL THE TIME) in the winter months then coating the truck is a great idea.
If you keep your truck spotless and wash often you might be able to get away with it.
Here's my thing, if you are lazy and don't wash your car (ALL THE TIME) in the winter months then coating the truck is a great idea.
If you keep your truck spotless and wash often you might be able to get away with it.
11-14-2012, 10:36 AM
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I used Krown on all my vehicles as I live in Canada where we use a lot of salt. I keep my vehicles for over 10 years and never had rust on any of them. If you wash your vehicle the paint will look good but the underside will rust. Best advise is talk to your mechanic and he can tell you what he has seen and thinks about it. My mechanic recommends it.
11-14-2012, 11:00 AM
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i don't do mine. but i put mine on my hoist twice a month a pressure wash the underneath. the wifes fiesta is done. we don't wash under that one. i grew up in nova scotia and we always had them done if you wanted them to last. there is an old guy beside me. has has an old dakota and grand prix. probably year 2000 or so. they are rust proofed every year. and they are mint. underneath and the outside.
11-14-2012, 11:13 AM
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Had my truck for a little over a month now. I believe that new vehicles do come with some sort of paint protection. What have you guys done? Is it necessary, or not? Is there any do it yourself type that is recommended? My dealer offered me some sort of rust proofing for my new truck for around 8 or $900, when I bought my new truck and I know this was extremely high. So what exactly is out there? Is it even worth it or not? --I live in a cold climate where winters are long and they use salt on the roads.