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| Answer to: Undercoating | 14Relevance | 3 years ago | G.T. | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Aren't they factory undercoated? At least my 4 years old Auris is. | |||||
| Answer to: Rust proofing and undercoating | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | MountainManJoe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| It depends how long you plan to own the vehicle, and... Understand that if you want to do it properly, it will need to be professionally done, on a regular basis, and it's not cheap. I don't think it's worth the cost, and I think it makes more sense to just keep the vehicle chassis clean and washed, especially in the winter time. | |||||
| Rust proofing and undercoating | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | Ed Fox | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Scotty, Just bought a brand new Lexus RXL 350. Do you recommend me getting it rust proofed and under coated? Ed Fox fort Wayne, IN | |||||
| Answer to: Undercoating - how to do it? | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | MountainManJoe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| sometimes the best solutions are the least expensive | |||||
| RE: Undercoating - how to do it? | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | MountainManJoe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| rustoleum rust converter paint is actually very inexpensive and effective. Just spray it right on. | |||||
| Answer to: Undercoating - how to do it? | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | Jonaeski | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Great Idea... Can spray primer and spray paint like Rustoleum be ideal? Can one use spray rust removal first like East Wood Products, Etc.? | |||||
| Answer to: Undercoating - how to do it? | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | Dad2LM2 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 17 years old and only minor surface rust, I probably wouldn’t do any coating at all. If you really want to, I would probably just: wire brush off the worst and clean with isopropyl alcohol rust reformer/primer good brand black spray paint That should last the rest of the life of vehicle | |||||
| Answer to: Undercoating - how to do it? | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | MountainManJoe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| If the control arms are solid steel then you don't need to worry. If they're hollow tube construction then just replace them when the rust gets bad. They don't cost very much and the bushings/balljoints will need replacing anyway | |||||
| Undercoating - how to do it? | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | Jonaeski | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Own a 2005 Toyota Sienna and it has some minor superficial rust on the control arms due to the northeast. I heard from a person who's brother works for Toyota and says that the control arms on a Sienna suffer from severe rust then it needs replacement and it's a major and expensive job. There's many ways to undercoat a car, but can anyone advise me on the best and easiest way to do it? DYI, Product, ways, Etc.? Any recommended professional shops in the northeast? | |||||
| Answer to: Undercoating on exhaust | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | MountainManJoe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Seems a bit sloppy to me. I would have masked it off. It doesn't take that long. You're not in trouble, but you will have an annoying smell for a while. | |||||
| Answer to: Undercoating on exhaust | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | G.T. | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Well, it seems they cannot do the job right or they don't care. Never use rustproofing material on exhaust and brakes. At least where I live, it is written in instructions. | |||||
| Answer to: Undercoating on exhaust | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | OLD GUYS RULE | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| It will burn off in a few days. Nothing to worry over. | |||||
| Answer to: Undercoating on exhaust | 14Relevance | 4 years ago | harb7nger | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| A mechanic at Mineke once told me 'it is pointless to undercoat the exhaust'. Usually you would replace the exhaust after it rusts too bad. | |||||
| Answer to: Best undercoating for trucks? | 14Relevance | 5 years ago | MountainManJoe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Answer to: Best undercoating for trucks? | 14Relevance | 5 years ago | Triton8484 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Fluid Film and Krown are reputable brands for rust-proofing. You should also try to wash the undercarriage of your vehicle following driving in mud and/or snow with road salt in it. But these are the barebones basics, others with more expertise could provide better answers soon. | |||||