Rust Proofing my new car

[brettingsworth]

Hey Guys,

I decided to post in this forum as well as my car is a new car and I'm really needing help.

Here are some loaded questions!!!!! :shock:

Just wondering if I could get an honest opinion and some real help...not the runaround I'm getting from the businesses I'm contacting.

I have an 05' Kia Spectra and I'm wondering if I need to rust proof it? The dealership is telling me that I should be good for this winter but to get it for next year but I'm being told by others that I should do it for this year.

I'm also wondering what is best to get done?! There are a couple of options for protecting my car but obviously I want to protect my investment with the best I can within reasonable $$$ amounts.

I'm also wondering what is the best place for me to get it done. I live in Markham (outside of Toronto) and I've had so many quotes. Any recommendations...

PHEWWWWWW...ok I'm done...thanks to anyone who takes the time to respond....

[The General]

Should you get your car rustproofed at this point, you will have to make sure that the car is clean top to bottom.

I think you can wait until next fell to get the car treated. It's a little too late now anyways...

I would suggest Krown rust control (http://www.krown.com/) if you want an annual oil treatment.

Otherwise, find a place that does a grease-based treatment. These usually offer the best protection but cost more $$.


I have deleted the other post on the same subject.

[Pritch]

Kia should warranty your car against corrosion for a certain period of time, off the top of my head, its a few years but im not sure exactly how many

Is your car a lease and will you be returning it for a newer one before that period is up?

It isnt necessarily the be all and end all this rust coating.

My car is 13 years old and has been oilsprayed every year since new, and still required some minor rust repairs underneath. Apparently in some instances, the rust block can be detrimental, sealing in any existing corrosive chemicals (ie salt) or corrosion that has already started.

If I were to oilspray a new car it would be done at the dealership before it ever saw the road. The mechanic who fixed mine said that had i not rustblocked it, and rather just carefully washed the underside in fresh water once or twice a week in wintertime, it wouldnt have been as bad.

Anyhow thats my rant. I hate rust, a lot. Its ruined a car or two on me.

If you plan to keep the car a while then get it done for added piece of mind- I wouldnt bother if its a lease though. Painting processes, metal manufacturing technology and vehicle design have come a long way since my 13 year old car, and though I know having a car lost to rust is traumatic sometimes, it might not be worth your while.

My Two cents.

[The General]

If I were to oilspray a new car it would be done at the dealership before it ever saw the road. ¸

I would never get it done at the dealership. The reason is the quality of the application or lack-thereof compared to the very high price paid. Dealers usually contract out rustproofing to an independent anyhow or have a homebrew.

Do it at a chain and do it every year. Keep your bills for your warranty.

[anselmo1]

Rustproofing is a waste of money and has been discussed as such numerous times in Consumer Reports magazine. Road salt during the winter is probably your biggest concern. In that case, have your car undercoated and put a wax polish such as Zaino Brothers or Finish First if you want to protect your investment. Two coats every fall will do wonders in keeping your car's finish in good shape. In addition, washing the road salt off your vehicle on a regular basis is mandatory.

If you decide on rustproofing, make sure they do not drill any holes in your vehicle to insert the rustproofing. Those holes cause more problems for your vehicle and are an invitation of rust.

[jww]

I always rust-proofed my cars when I owned outright - but since I have been leasing (3 vehicles+ now) I haven't bothered.

jww

[Pritch]

on the topic, can anyone tell me anything concrete about those "rust modules" you get installed to your car to prevent rust from ever forming?


JP

[The General]

These devices are useless unless you park your car in water. These things give off an electrical field (I'm not an engineer) and the trick is that this electricity must travel through something. I works great for boats because they are in water.

[rhiebert]

Undercoating keeps the interior quieter and our dealer did a fine job. If anything goes wrong and needs a warranty claim, he's the one to deal with.

[RRocket]

I once had my car undercoated by Ziebart. It was a rust proof and a sound deadener in one, and the warranty is covered by Ziebart in any city...