Is rustproffing really necessary?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by MegaC, Aug 18, 2005.

  1. MegaC

    MegaC Guest

    Hi all,

    I just bought a used 2001 Honda Civic and I love it!! Question
    though...Should I get the car professionally rustproofed? The car has
    the original factory ristproffing already. I can tell because there is
    a residue in the trunk, hood, etc. (all 'rust prone' areas).

    I am trying to save $$ and I don't want to spend money (arond $100
    CAN), if I don't have to? However, I live in Ottawa and they put a lot
    of salt on the roads here as the winters are quite severe.

    Thought?
    Derek
     
    MegaC, Aug 18, 2005
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  2. MegaC

    TeGGeR® Guest



    Krown or Rust Check. Every year. It's the very best there is, and is
    remarkably effective.

    If you do not do this, you *will* end up with internal corrosion within
    seven or eith years. You won't be able to see it until it's eaten through
    the metal, or begins making red streaks on the paint, but you *will* get
    rust. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

    What the drippy stuff cannot do is protect against inept windshield
    replacements, and stone chips. You have to patch those up yourself before
    they rust.
     
    TeGGeR®, Aug 19, 2005
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  3. MegaC

    Saintor Guest

    As much as regular winter washing.

    `Have it oil-sprayed it every two years; it should be enough.
     
    Saintor, Aug 20, 2005
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  4. MegaC

    Pars Guest

    I believe Krown is one of those companies that does the oil spray. It's
    probably the most effect for vehicles that aren't new. However, it's
    terribly messy. If you do go with the oil spray (which seems to be the
    general consensus), I'd insure that your personal parking space is covered
    over with card board. When, I got my done several years back, it was
    dripping on the driveway for almost a week.

    Pars
     
    Pars, Aug 28, 2005
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