So I just bought my first new vehicle, a 2010 Screw FX4. I had a 05 FX4 so i am not new to ford just wondering how I would go about helping to ensure rust never becomes a problem for my truck? I plan on driving this truck for the next 10-15 years so I would like to do the best to take care of it. Any info would be great! Thanks in Advance

 

rhino line the whole thing hahaha. or paint it with air craft grade paint

 

First thing I would do is get some 3m platic for your rear bumber. The two edges facing the tires will rust within 6 months, unless you have mudflaps. I put mudflaps on after 6 months... I have rust..

 

I'm thinking of spraying the underside of mine with a mixture of used motor oil and diesel fuel. I figure if I can thin the oil enough with fuel to get it to readily pass through a paint filter, the old spray gun should handle it. It's gonna hafta wait for warm weather though. I expect this will have to be redone every year.

It about broke my heart to drive my new truck over 150 mi. of freshly salted, snowy roads the second day I owned it. Luckily I was able to wash and garage it afterward. Won't need it much 'til spring.
Bob

 

In the early 90s, there were some breakthroughs in the galvanizing process that significantly improved corrosion resistance in automotive steel.

If you get a repair part from a body shop, however, you'll get crap sheet metal that will rust as soon as it's exposed (paint chip, etc).

I wouldn't be too concerned about a new truck, but still go to the car wash and get the underbody rinse as soon as wx breaks.

Cheers!

 

yeah I just bought the truck this last monday, had it less than a week and have already been to the car wash 3 times. Spending the 5 bucks each time is worth it to me to get all that **** off my truck. I wish it wasnt below 20 degrees here so I cna just do it myself.

 

I was asking myself the same question. I am new to the F-150, it is only my second truck (had a Dakota).

I will be getting my new 2010 XLT supercab with the XTR package and the 6'5" box. I live in Prince-Edward-Island Canada and see many trucks with rust.

My intention is to keep this truck for a long time. Did not speak to the dealer yet about this, but what is the best way, the cost, and is it worthwhile?

How fast does the rust start showing? And can this be done later or should it be done when I get the truck?

 

the dealer i just got my truck from offers rust proofing and undercoating..IMO def worth it they take a gel like compund and put it where they cant spray undercoating ie: inside the fenders and little nooks and crannys that cant be undercoated..they are both about 500 bucks a piece but def worth it

 

The best way takes a little time and money but if you're going to be driving it for a long time and want zero rust there are couple ways. POR 15 for the frame and undersides is going to be the best. Take off the bed apply it to the frame and underside of the bed, cab, etc then cover with the paint of your choice as it doesn't like UV rays that well. Then for the rockers, bumpers, and inside the bed Line-x or a similar bed liner will do the job. The doors and seams I use Fluid Film and spary it on about once a month.

 

You guys in PEI get salt all year round, if not from the roads, it is in the air and rain. It is better to leave it dirty with salt than to wash it when it is freakin cold. The shock to the metal and paint when it is cold by hot water has the paint and metal expanding at different speeds. Better to wash on the warmer days starting with luke warm water rinse before warmer water with soap. In the spring and fall, a really good coat of wax goes a long way.

I had a work truck that got washed every night (not by choice), my work truck rusted out faster than any of the other trucks in the fleet that just got periodic washings in the winter.