Should I rust proof?

MGSP811 · 11-10-2016, 03:45 PM

I was thinking about taking the Camaro to Krown to get it sprayed since i'll be driving it all winter but I keep getting conflicting reports from people about whether modern cars even need rustproofing anymore. Should I bother?

BradfordCamaro · 11-10-2016, 06:12 PM

Myself. I would not. I personally think it is a waste.
My last vehicle was a 2010 F150 S/C 4×4. 6 years, 100,000km. Not a spec of rust anywhere. Frame, Suspension and body all fine.

nfboy · 11-10-2016, 06:15 PM

I will be having mine rust checked as a DD that will be used during winter. I have used both Krown and Rust Check on vehicles and have a slight preference for rust check for the no drip underbody. Wheter it helps i can not say but i feel it can not hurt for the sake of the $150 per year.

Glen e · 11-10-2016, 06:15 PM

Yup, a waste.....

Homer2 · 11-10-2016, 09:03 PM

I wouldn't.. I wont be and she will see the roads every day of the year. 20 years ago, sure thing.

Ryephile · 11-10-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MGSP811

I was thinking about taking the Camaro to Krown to get it sprayed since i'll be driving it all winter but I keep getting conflicting reports from people about whether modern cars even need rustproofing anymore. Should I bother?

It's entirely possible the manufacturer corrosion warranty would be voided if you went with an aftermarket "rust proofing". Commonly aftermarket rust proofings end up blocking water passages and instigating rusting. On top of that, all 1st world vehicles nowadays have such amazing galvanization and powder coatings that anything the aftermarket tries to do will likely only mess it up.

Your best bet for long life is to keep the car clean and free of salt.

sstoronto · 11-11-2016, 09:17 AM

Well, I'm going to be the voice of dissent regarding this.....

My wife's '12 Escape had major rust issues with the liftgate, as well as the rear wheel wells on both sides.
And yes, I regularly washed it and handwashed/sprayed the wheel wells on all 4 corners, thru the winter.

I was not impressed.

I also had the "thick stuff" sprayed on my '12 GT as well. In my opinion, parking on a concrete floor/pad would lead to exposure to moisture.

For my SS, yes, I took it to Krown. For the GTA guys, I went to the one on Centre Street in Richmond Hill.
They really seem to know their stuff,. A week prior, I brought the car over, and the gent there (Ian) looked at my car and advised me of the "what/how" he would apply the coating.

Also, they have a huge plate glass window to the shop floor, and you can see your car the entire time it's being worked on.

My buddy scrape (also on this forum, whom owns a Challenger SRT 392) got his car done there as well.
He is a detail fanatic, whom is driving his car year round.

Just my $.02.

Cheers.

Max Headroom · 11-11-2016, 12:06 PM

On the advice of my good friend, who owns the dealership from which I purchased this car and others, I had mine sprayed by Krown (underbody only) and also an electronic module installed. Overkill maybe, but this is my "forever" car. He knows cars...he collects Trans Ams (4 or 5 of them).

BradfordCamaro · 11-11-2016, 12:43 PM

Your good friend just wasted your money. Google these rust modules. Scam. Scam. They simply do not work.

nfboy · 11-11-2016, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryephile

It's entirely possible the manufacturer corrosion warranty would be voided if you went with an aftermarket "rust proofing". Commonly aftermarket rust proofings end up blocking water passages and instigating rusting. On top of that, all 1st world vehicles nowadays have such amazing galvanization and powder coatings that anything the aftermarket tries to do will likely only mess it up.

Your best bet for long life is to keep the car clean and free of salt.

Doubt that. A couple of GM vehicles i had were sprayed by the dealership with Krown. I doubt the dealer would apply something that would void a manufacturer corrosion warranty.

Max Headroom · 11-11-2016, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Your good friend just wasted your money. Google these rust modules. Scam. Scam. They simply do not work.

Meh, I got it for free.

Homer2 · 11-11-2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Meh, I got it for free.

Fair price for that.

SQUALO · 11-12-2016, 03:29 PM

My 2cents:

My 2010 Camaro was never rustproofed (6yrs), no rust, but then again it wasn't winter driven.

However, my Cruze (daily driver year round) is now 4yrs old and it has never been rustproofed and has NO signs of rust anywhere. I wash it on a regular basis (especially in the winter, even just quick pressure wash and/or car wash to remove salt build up).

The materials used in modern day cars are better treated with rust inhibitors which are more resistant to environmental chemicals.

PickeringCamaro · 11-13-2016, 09:56 AM

I drove my 2011 every winter and never had any problems with rust ( never rustproofed).
However I do put it through the car wash at least once a month to get the underside cleaned.

11-10-2016, 03:45 PM	#1
MGSP811 Drives: Red Hot 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto Posts: 7	Should I rust proof? I was thinking about taking the Camaro to Krown to get it sprayed since i'll be driving it all winter but I keep getting conflicting reports from people about whether modern cars even need rustproofing anymore. Should I bother?

11-10-2016, 06:12 PM	#2
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Myself. I would not. I personally think it is a waste. My last vehicle was a 2010 F150 S/C 4×4. 6 years, 100,000km. Not a spec of rust anywhere. Frame, Suspension and body all fine. __________________

11-10-2016, 06:15 PM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Yup, a waste..... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

11-10-2016, 09:03 PM	#5
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,640	I wouldn't.. I wont be and she will see the roads every day of the year. 20 years ago, sure thing. __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

11-11-2016, 09:17 AM	#7
sstoronto Drives: 2017 2SS. Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Thornhill (Toronto area) Posts: 321	Well, I'm going to be the voice of dissent regarding this..... My wife's '12 Escape had major rust issues with the liftgate, as well as the rear wheel wells on both sides. And yes, I regularly washed it and handwashed/sprayed the wheel wells on all 4 corners, thru the winter. I was not impressed. I also had the "thick stuff" sprayed on my '12 GT as well. In my opinion, parking on a concrete floor/pad would lead to exposure to moisture. For my SS, yes, I took it to Krown. For the GTA guys, I went to the one on Centre Street in Richmond Hill. They really seem to know their stuff,. A week prior, I brought the car over, and the gent there (Ian) looked at my car and advised me of the "what/how" he would apply the coating. Also, they have a huge plate glass window to the shop floor, and you can see your car the entire time it's being worked on. My buddy scrape (also on this forum, whom owns a Challenger SRT 392) got his car done there as well. He is a detail fanatic, whom is driving his car year round. Just my $.02. Cheers. __________________ 2017 2SS, 6M, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, NAV, NPP

11-10-2016, 06:15 PM	#3
nfboy Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT HBM Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 171	I will be having mine rust checked as a DD that will be used during winter. I have used both Krown and Rust Check on vehicles and have a slight preference for rust check for the no drip underbody. Wheter it helps i can not say but i feel it can not hurt for the sake of the $150 per year.

11-11-2016, 12:06 PM	#8
Max Headroom Drives: 2018 GMC Canyon, 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Richmond Hill, ON, Canada Posts: 34 View My Garage	On the advice of my good friend, who owns the dealership from which I purchased this car and others, I had mine sprayed by Krown (underbody only) and also an electronic module installed. Overkill maybe, but this is my "forever" car. He knows cars...he collects Trans Ams (4 or 5 of them).

11-11-2016, 12:43 PM	#9
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Your good friend just wasted your money. Google these rust modules. Scam. Scam. They simply do not work. __________________

11-12-2016, 03:29 PM	#13
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: YKZ, CAN. Posts: 4,258	My 2cents: My 2010 Camaro was never rustproofed (6yrs), no rust, but then again it wasn't winter driven. However, my Cruze (daily driver year round) is now 4yrs old and it has never been rustproofed and has NO signs of rust anywhere. I wash it on a regular basis (especially in the winter, even just quick pressure wash and/or car wash to remove salt build up). The materials used in modern day cars are better treated with rust inhibitors which are more resistant to environmental chemicals.

11-13-2016, 09:56 AM	#14
PickeringCamaro Drives: 2017, 2LT/RS, NFG, ADRI, HDBP Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pickering, Ontario Posts: 78	I drove my 2011 every winter and never had any problems with rust ( never rustproofed). However I do put it through the car wash at least once a month to get the underside cleaned.

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