I guess this really isn't detailing but not too many years ago anyone who bought a new vehicle had it undercoated. I have noticed that most new cars/trucks in the area that I live do not have an undercoatment now. Any reason? Is this still a good idea to have sprayed on a new vehicle?
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I will touch up undercoat if it's already there. A great many newer vehicles have plastic fender wells, or rather, plastic covers installed inside the fender well. It seems a lot of automobile manufacturers shoot the undercarriage with chip-guard, which isn't as ugly as undercoat.
Setec Astronomy
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I'm sure someone who works at a dealer, like Mosca, may jump in on this, but undercoating, even factory undercoating, is a thing of the past.
The use of galvanized steel and improved factory treatments/techniques have obviated the need for undercoating. Some of this may have been driven by the extended warranties begun by Chrysler in the early 80's (7 years) and followed by the other mfrs. Of course, the warranty wars eventually receded.
The use of galvanized steel and improved factory treatments/techniques have obviated the need for undercoating. Some of this may have been driven by the extended warranties begun by Chrysler in the early 80's (7 years) and followed by the other mfrs. Of course, the warranty wars eventually receded.
EdLancer
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yankees1 said:
Undercoating and corrosion resistant treatment are one of the biggest scams a car dealers offer, this is because most car manufacturer's offer a minimum 5 years anti-corrsion warranty, so why would any sane person spend another $300-$500 on additional rust treament ?
I get my car treated for $39 at Walmart every other 2 years thats the extent I will go to.
Accumulator
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Yeah, IMO most modern cars are well enough protected from the factory that you don't need aftermarket undercoating. And even with older cars (lots of bare metal and other rust-prone areas) you always had to watch that the undercoating was done right or else it could *cause* corrosion problems. I've had plenty of rust repairs done on "rust-proofed" cars over the years.
I do, however, still get certain older cars oil-sprayed in vulnerable areas. Sorta messy, but it works well. Inside the doors, etc. can be a good idea as long as it doesn't plug the drain holes or get on things it shouldn't.
But in any event, you gotta clean 'em. Just look at how many cars are still rusted out around the wheelwell lips, for instance.
I do, however, still get certain older cars oil-sprayed in vulnerable areas. Sorta messy, but it works well. Inside the doors, etc. can be a good idea as long as it doesn't plug the drain holes or get on things it shouldn't.
But in any event, you gotta clean 'em. Just look at how many cars are still rusted out around the wheelwell lips, for instance.