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So I went to a shop to get rust protection applied. They covered the upper control arm and the springs. Now they are probably the experts but to me it seems weird. I am probably totally wrong but let me know ! Thanks!
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So I went to a shop to get rust protection applied. They covered the upper control arm and the springs. Now they are probably the experts but to me it seems weird. I am probably totally wrong but let me know ! Thanks!
This is why I will do this myself. They have a tendency to spray where it isn't necessarily needed and miss a ton of spots that they should of nailed.
Everyone I know who has this done always has to go back for rework.
I'm new at this, but to me that looks like they just took a can of Rust-Oleum and went to town
What's the process for rust proofing cars?In a previous life I rustproofed cars to pay my way through college. I did it on site as an outside contractor at dealerships, If you did not make it obvious (pretty much coat everything) the customers would complain (especially people from up north which is understandable).
The company that I worked for never drilled holes, there was plenty of access to the inside of panels through existing holes (drain holes in doors, gaps between panels, etc.) long wands with directional spray tips were used which atomized the waxy rustproofing compound. Drilling holes for access could cause more harm than good (metal shavings, bare metal, etc.)What's the process for rust proofing cars?
The company that I worked for never drilled holes, there was plenty of access to the inside of panels through existing holes (drain holes in doors, gaps between panels, etc.) long wands with directional spray tips were used which atomized the waxy rustproofing compound. Drilling holes for access could cause more harm than good (metal shavings, bare metal, etc.)
It would usually take a few days for the rustproofing to stop seeping out of the drain holes after which it would dry to a waxy substance which stayed put.
The car was also undercoated with a black, rubbery, kind of tar like substance. This would dry to the touch but not completely dry out (stayed flexible) this was applied to the complete underbody and depending on the car, the suspension also.