Fluid Film the chassis? (Corrosion protection)

[Kodiak]

If I was going to protect the bits and bobs of my undercarriage, I’d probably use this once and forget about it.

This is Cosmoline. There is nothing better but I believe Valugard 160 is similar.

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[KBKEITH]

This is Cosmoline. There is nothing better but I believe Valugard 160 is similar.

Yessir. It is Cosmoline. Just in black form is all.

 

[KBKEITH]

What are your thoughts on using this on a rusted (from the factory) rear axle?

According to what I’ve read about it, you can apply over rusted surfaces provided you’ve removed any loose and flaking rust and have an oil and grease free surface to work with.

 

[astrand1]

I just picked up some Amsoil Heavy Duty Metal Protector to give protection underneath. I was going to have the LineX product applied, not the black rubber undercoating, but my local LineX doesn't offer it.

I got my truck a few weeks ago and had the line x undercoating done (I’m in Michigan) looks like they really did a good job from what I can see from being under the truck. Also had them line x the bed and put a soft rolling cover on as well.

 

[thechester]

I got my truck a few weeks ago and had the line x undercoating done (I’m in Michigan) looks like they really did a good job from what I can see from being under the truck. Also had them line x the bed and put a soft rolling cover on as well.

What did it cost you if you don't mind me asking?

I was quoted from another LineX location and it was $599.

 

[astrand1]

What did it cost you if you don't mind me asking?

I was quoted from another LineX location and it was $599.

I think it was about $900. When did you get your quote? With that the bedliner and cover it was about $2200. Wallet was a little light leaving that place. Lol.

 

[thechester]

I think it was about $900. When did you get your quote? With that the bedliner and cover it was about $2200. Wallet was a little light leaving that place. Lol.

Last week. I already had the bed lined for $700 but that location doesn't do any of the rust stuff. I figured it'd be a couple hundred bucks. I was floored when he said $599.

 

[Calson]

It also pays to wash the undercarriage frequently during the winter months and to install wheel liners and mud/splash guards. Even with my sailboat and its marine grade stainless steel fittings it is important to regularly hose everything down with fresh water.

 

[Mtnman1]

Will any of these coatings hold up to the under spray of a car wash? I live in the snow belt and have been debating getting an undercoating vs running through a few washes in the winter

Yea on the value guard.

 

[SuperRaptor]

I just picked up some Amsoil Heavy Duty Metal Protector to give protection underneath. I was going to have the LineX product applied, not the black rubber undercoating, but my local LineX doesn't offer it.

I believe the HDMP is a cosmoline based product.
I'm personally going to spray everything in the PB Surface shield product, it seems to be a superior product to surface shield. I drive a lot over the passes with salt/sand so hopefully this helps.

 

[tony72cutlass's']

Just my 0.02$, I only ever wash the undercarriage of my car in the spring since water activates the salt which then causes corrosion.

steel is widely used in salt mines and does not corrode because it is dry down there.

 

[Mtnman1]

Will any of these coatings hold up to the under spray of a car wash? I live in the snow belt and have been debating getting an undercoating vs running through a few washes in the winter

Value gaurd does

 

[Mosey]

Just my 0.02$, I only ever wash the undercarriage of my car in the spring since water activates the salt which then causes corrosion.

steel is widely used in salt mines and does not corrode because it is dry down there.

I see you are from the Great White North. I have a question for you. What the heck do they put on the roads in Canada? When I was looking for my truck I could instantly tell the ones from Canada by taking a quick glance at the underbody - every truck I saw had terrible rust. Most of these,trucks were from Ontario.

 

[MJG44]

I see you are from the Great White North. I have a question for you. What the heck do they put on the roads in Canada? When I was looking for my truck I could instantly tell the ones from Canada by taking a quick glance at the underbody - every truck I saw had terrible rust. Most of these,trucks were from Ontario.

I'm in the Toronto area. Lots of salt on the roads but the salt brine spray is killer.

I Corrosion Free all my vehicles then give a good underbody wash in the Spring. I then reapply Corrosion Free before the following Winter season.

 

[tony72cutlass's']

I see you are from the Great White North. I have a question for you. What the heck do they put on the roads in Canada? When I was looking for my truck I could instantly tell the ones from Canada by taking a quick glance at the underbody - every truck I saw had terrible rust. Most of these,trucks were from Ontario.

they salt it like it’s going out of style! Everywhere east of Ontario as far as I know

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