Factory undercoated?

warddc · 01-03-2025, 12:36 PM

I have a new to me 2023 1SS convertible. I bought it with only 2,700 miles on it. It is entirely coated underneath with a black spray on coating. Is that factory or did someone do that after sale? I'd rather it didn't have it since I won't be driving it in winter and it covers everything including electric wires and connectors. Ugh.

cdb95z28 · 01-03-2025, 04:38 PM

Not factory.

arpad_m · 01-03-2025, 07:52 PM

As stated above, this is definitely an aftermarket coating. Someone must have gotten fed up with the idiots salting the roads up North till they're white.

truckrglenn · 01-03-2025, 11:50 PM

GM doesn't undercoat, but dealers do.

warddc · 01-04-2025, 11:19 AM

ok thanks all.

Ventmaster · 01-04-2025, 02:20 PM

maybe I'm an optimist, but I'd say the original owner was (like all of us) thinking he'd be keeping this car forever and wanted to protect it. He likely drove it that way also. For the DIY'er it's a bit of a PIA, but it infers good behavior for maintenance and previous driving habits(?). OK- I am being optimistic- LOL.

Chutzpah · 01-04-2025, 02:51 PM

If it’s a lanolin / oil type coating, it’s not the end of the world. Dirt will collect and will solidify the coating to the point it can be rubbed off, but not easily washed off, maintaining a nice rust free surface. On the other hand, if it’s a hard rubber type coating, that’s not a great option. Those type coatings can trap moisture and actually cause more significant rust problem's.

dpevans · 01-04-2025, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chutzpah

If it’s a lanolin / oil type coating, it’s not the end of the world. Dirt will collect and will solidify the coating to the point it can be rubbed off, but not easily washed off, maintaining a nice rust free surface. On the other hand, if it’s a hard rubber type coating, that’s not a great option. Those type coatings can trap moisture and actually cause more significant rust problem's.

what he said

warddc · 01-05-2025, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chutzpah

If it’s a lanolin / oil type coating, it’s not the end of the world. Dirt will collect and will solidify the coating to the point it can be rubbed off, but not easily washed off, maintaining a nice rust free surface. On the other hand, if it’s a hard rubber type coating, that’s not a great option. Those type coatings can trap moisture and actually cause more significant rust problem's.

yeah, it's the black tar like crap.

Scott12 · 01-06-2025, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chutzpah

If it’s a lanolin / oil type coating, it’s not the end of the world. Dirt will collect and will solidify the coating to the point it can be rubbed off, but not easily washed off, maintaining a nice rust free surface. On the other hand, if it’s a hard rubber type coating, that’s not a great option. Those type coatings can trap moisture and actually cause more significant rust problem's.

This is fact, those rubber crap coatings crack and release from the steel then they sit 24 hours with moisture on the metal.

olrocker · 01-07-2025, 09:15 AM

The “black tar” that many companies used to use in the 1970s and 80s (Tuff Kote Dynol, Mickey’s, AutoArmor, etc) actually can seal in moisture and dirt if it’s not applied correctly. These old fashioned rustproofing made things actually worse, forcing the rust to develop from the inside out.

Check your door jams. See any plastic caps in them? That’s where they drilled into the jams to squirt rust proofing tar in between the body and seams.

As stated before lanolin-based prices are the best option today. I recommend Fluid Film.

warddc · 01-07-2025, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olrocker

The “black tar” that many companies used to use in the 1970s and 80s (Tuff Kote Dynol, Mickey’s, AutoArmor, etc) actually can seal in moisture and dirt if it’s not applied correctly. These old fashioned rustproofing made things actually worse, forcing the rust to develop from the inside out.

Check your door jams. See any plastic caps in them? That’s where they drilled into the jams to squirt rust proofing tar in between the body and seams.

As stated before lanolin-based prices are the best option today. I recommend Fluid Film.

They didn't put any in the doors as far as I can tell. just did the underside of the car.

01-03-2025, 12:36 PM	#1
warddc Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: western ny Posts: 13	Factory undercoated? I have a new to me 2023 1SS convertible. I bought it with only 2,700 miles on it. It is entirely coated underneath with a black spray on coating. Is that factory or did someone do that after sale? I'd rather it didn't have it since I won't be driving it in winter and it covers everything including electric wires and connectors. Ugh.

01-03-2025, 04:38 PM	#2
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,745	Not factory. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD "KEEP THE FAITH"-Fbodfather

01-03-2025, 07:52 PM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,149 View My Garage	As stated above, this is definitely an aftermarket coating. Someone must have gotten fed up with the idiots salting the roads up North till they're white. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

01-03-2025, 11:50 PM	#4
truckrglenn Drives: Chevy camaro Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Tennessee Posts: 256	GM doesn't undercoat, but dealers do. __________________ Glenn SOLD - 2017 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible 2017 GMC Arcadia Denali

01-07-2025, 09:15 AM	#11
olrocker Drives: People crazy with my sexiness Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 984	The “black tar” that many companies used to use in the 1970s and 80s (Tuff Kote Dynol, Mickey’s, AutoArmor, etc) actually can seal in moisture and dirt if it’s not applied correctly. These old fashioned rustproofing made things actually worse, forcing the rust to develop from the inside out. Check your door jams. See any plastic caps in them? That’s where they drilled into the jams to squirt rust proofing tar in between the body and seams. As stated before lanolin-based prices are the best option today. I recommend Fluid Film. __________________ Purchase order submitted on 6/23/23 Received and purchased 9/8/2023 2024 2SS 6MT coupe Sharkskin/Light gray Moonroof/Navi/NPP/Mag Ride/Red Brake Calipers Gray painted split spoke wheels Illuminated footwells/illuminated bowtie

01-04-2025, 11:19 AM	#5
warddc Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: western ny Posts: 13	ok thanks all.

01-04-2025, 02:20 PM	#6
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,022	maybe I'm an optimist, but I'd say the original owner was (like all of us) thinking he'd be keeping this car forever and wanted to protect it. He likely drove it that way also. For the DIY'er it's a bit of a PIA, but it infers good behavior for maintenance and previous driving habits(?). OK- I am being optimistic- LOL.

01-04-2025, 02:51 PM	#7
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,973	If it’s a lanolin / oil type coating, it’s not the end of the world. Dirt will collect and will solidify the coating to the point it can be rubbed off, but not easily washed off, maintaining a nice rust free surface. On the other hand, if it’s a hard rubber type coating, that’s not a great option. Those type coatings can trap moisture and actually cause more significant rust problem's.

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