2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission undercoating

[MWilt]

I have a 2002 CTD I live in the rust belt and was wondering if i should undercoat the underside of the truck this summer before it goes through another winter?



What do you guys think???

 

[Duluth Diesel]

I did. I also fogged the doors and tailgate with rust inhibitor. Protect the investment. These things are going to rust eventually, so taking precautions now could cut the cost of major body shop reconstruction later.

 

[krs]

Well, my experience of undercoating has been that unless VERY thoroughly applied it does little good. Most applications are spotty and incomplete leaving all-important areas unprotected. The joints between panels, the insides of doors, the various small places where water with salts can enter but thick undercoating cannot, and several other places that are vulnerable make undercoating unreliable.



Better to be sure to spray the entire underside of the vehicle with a known rust preventative and penetrating product like POR-15 (name?) and do everything possible to keep the undersides clean after use. Painting available parts can help too.



Rust is pervasive stuff - once it starts it's hard to control and it usually starts where it could never be touched by heavy undercoating products-- They offer false security at best.



JMHO!!



(edited for spelling)

 

[jgillott]

I've had my last two done at Ziebart and have been very happy with the job. A little spent now, could save a lot of headaches later.



Justin

 

[Duluth Diesel]

I undercoated my truck personally at a professional shop (not "undercoating" stuff in an can), so I was able to personally ensure that it was well applied. I did undercoating and rust proofing for 2 years and my friends at the shop let me come back and use their equipment on my stuff. Good friends to have. Paid for $25 in product to do the whole truck.

 

[MWilt]

what is por-15? How is it applied? Where do you find it? Is it the best stuff for rustproofing? I have hear of it before on here.

 

[krs]

POR-15 is a company name. They have a line of products designed to treat for or prevent rust. I'm sure there are several, and as many preferences.

http://www.por15.com/Default.asp?



(no affiliation whatsoever)

 

[JThomas]

I would remove the bumpers, clean and undecoat the backside. I live in Minnesota, and the bumpers rust on the back - really badly!

Have already skinned my left door.