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Cnd ZL One · 02-20-2012, 10:59 PM

Is anyone planning on undercoating their ZL1 why, why not?

2012ZL1 · 02-20-2012, 11:00 PM

No and because its ugly.

adamgl · 02-21-2012, 06:58 AM

No, just not driving in the winter / salt.

WS580 · 02-21-2012, 07:32 AM

No need to undercoat cars like that anymor the metals are sooo much better...and why would u want the extra weight

Russell James · 02-21-2012, 07:38 AM

There is only a few things that will get rusty.... The exhaust is not the greatest grade of stainless, but not going to undercoat that anyway. And there are a few fasteners that look to be chinese 50% impurity steel, sway bar end link nuts/threads. Other than a couple minor fasteners, not going to find much bare metal under there. Not like the 4th gens where the entire rear axle was bare iron (which I painted on day one of each one).

No undercoat, no paint protection... the owners manual says don't do it. If a salesman pushes it on you, punch them in the face.

lbls1 · 02-21-2012, 08:10 AM

From personal experience, I probably would undercoat my future zl1. Galvanized metal still rusts if exposed to the weather (as my '97 cavalier will testify). Its a given that the zl1 may not be driven on salt roads or in the rain, but salted snowy roads are very prevalent in the northeast region. Its an added measure of protection that I've applied to every new car I've owned, and so far its returned the benefit of greater corrosion protection. Rubberized undercoating doesn't add a significant weight so there's no issue with overloading the car. One has to make sure that the undercoating technician applies the coating without slop painting it all over significant parts, such as the suspension, wiring, wheels and the exhaust. Undercoating should be applied to flat, exposed floor pans, (in the case of trucks) frame rails, behind rocker panels and on any cut or exposed metal component at the chassis base.

The Stig · 02-21-2012, 08:15 AM

The ZL1 has a belly pan, you don't need to undercoat her

rickadu · 02-21-2012, 10:53 AM

No. My baby will be sleeping in the garage during snow..... or rain for that matter.

02-20-2012, 10:59 PM	#1
Cnd ZL One Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 16	Undercoating your ZL1 Is anyone planning on undercoating their ZL1 why, why not?

02-20-2012, 11:00 PM	#2
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	No and because its ugly. __________________ 2012 ZL1 2.55 upper, 10" lower pullies, Innovators west billet hub and sfi balancer, solid blower drive isolator, 50 mm idler kit, full length S/S headers no cats, comp cams custom grind cam, comp roller rocker trunion kit, comp push rods,dual valve springs retainers and locks, Injector dynamics ID850 inectors, Rotofab ZL1 cold air kit, Lingenfelter 160 thermostat, Rotofab intercooler reservoir, stock plugs, LS7 90mm throttle body, GTO clutch reservoir mod, my own custom catch can, Tuning by Jannetty, install by me.

02-21-2012, 06:58 AM	#3
adamgl Drives: '98 Camaro Z28, '06 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 533	No, just not driving in the winter / salt. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Sold :( ARH, FM Super 44's, K&N CAI, ADM scoop, Diablo Tune, RX catch can. '98 Camaro Z28 M6 TSP headers, true duals, AIR/EGR/AC/muffler delete, CAI, Subframe con., shock tower brace, Stg. 2 T56 rebuild. Monster Clutch Stg. 2, Electric Water Pump, TT2 wheels, 315 NT555's '06 Z06 2LZ, Cam, P/P/M Heads, FAST Intake/TB, ARH, CAI, HP Clutch/FW, C5 Axles, Pfadt Coilovers/Poly Bushings, Carbon Fiber: Everything, lol. HID's, 360 Forged Spec 5's/Invo's, Custom Interior. 550 RWHP http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235911

02-21-2012, 08:10 AM	#6
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	From personal experience, I probably would undercoat my future zl1. Galvanized metal still rusts if exposed to the weather (as my '97 cavalier will testify). Its a given that the zl1 may not be driven on salt roads or in the rain, but salted snowy roads are very prevalent in the northeast region. Its an added measure of protection that I've applied to every new car I've owned, and so far its returned the benefit of greater corrosion protection. Rubberized undercoating doesn't add a significant weight so there's no issue with overloading the car. One has to make sure that the undercoating technician applies the coating without slop painting it all over significant parts, such as the suspension, wiring, wheels and the exhaust. Undercoating should be applied to flat, exposed floor pans, (in the case of trucks) frame rails, behind rocker panels and on any cut or exposed metal component at the chassis base. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

02-21-2012, 08:15 AM	#7
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	The ZL1 has a belly pan, you don't need to undercoat her __________________

02-21-2012, 07:32 AM	#4
WS580 wseditions Drives: 12callaway14Siliverado14RXFsport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CT Posts: 96	No need to undercoat cars like that anymor the metals are sooo much better...and why would u want the extra weight

02-21-2012, 07:38 AM	#5
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	There is only a few things that will get rusty.... The exhaust is not the greatest grade of stainless, but not going to undercoat that anyway. And there are a few fasteners that look to be chinese 50% impurity steel, sway bar end link nuts/threads. Other than a couple minor fasteners, not going to find much bare metal under there. Not like the 4th gens where the entire rear axle was bare iron (which I painted on day one of each one). No undercoat, no paint protection... the owners manual says don't do it. If a salesman pushes it on you, punch them in the face.

02-21-2012, 10:53 AM	#8
rickadu Drives: '03RamDiesel '06TBlazerSS, ZL1 #772 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northville, MI Posts: 90	No. My baby will be sleeping in the garage during snow..... or rain for that matter. __________________ ZL1 Victory Red - MN6-RSK-B92-CF5 #772 Status: (Garage)

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