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jumpcore · 02-08-2012, 11:44 AM

need advice from experts. Will getting the under body protection coat be a good or bad idea for this type of vehicle(ZL1)? and what would be the pro/con?

Ject · 02-08-2012, 11:50 AM

Undercoatings are typically a waste of money as they don't help anything due to everything pretty much being galvanized etc...

Pro = ..... Haven't found one yet. Maybe prolong chassis life in heavy salted road areas?

Con = added weight
Con = Waste of money

v8 · 02-08-2012, 11:56 AM

As you are getting a ZL1, I'm assuming you will not be driving it in the winter, with that being said don't get undercoating. Its not necessary, its better to just keep it clean.

lbls1 · 02-08-2012, 12:46 PM

It depends on what climate you live in, and whether you will drive the car in the rain and snow.

I have used undercoating on all of my new cars, and it is a very good defender against corrosion. Contrary to popular belief, galvanized metal will eventually rust (as my '97 cavalier will surely attest). Rubberized undercoating's weight is negligible, so there isn't an added weight factor to consider.

The only con I can think of is that, if applied carelessly, undercoating could be a nuisance to mechanics when repair work under the car is being done to treated areas.

As a rule, I always undercoat a new car so that I will have optimal protection against corrosion, due to the northeast climate and the possibility of getting caught in rain and/or snow.

htron50 · 02-08-2012, 02:13 PM

I believe that on a ZL1, with all the cooling tubing, exotic parts, etc and knowing how some shops just pray and spray, DON't DO IT!

motorhead · 02-08-2012, 02:17 PM

I believe the undercoating would take away from the vehicles value as well.

02-08-2012, 11:44 AM	#1
jumpcore Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA The Heartbeat of America Posts: 25	Chev under body protection coat? need advice from experts. Will getting the under body protection coat be a good or bad idea for this type of vehicle(ZL1)? and what would be the pro/con?

02-08-2012, 11:50 AM	#2
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	Undercoatings are typically a waste of money as they don't help anything due to everything pretty much being galvanized etc... Pro = ..... Haven't found one yet. Maybe prolong chassis life in heavy salted road areas? Con = added weight Con = Waste of money __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

02-08-2012, 11:56 AM	#3
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	As you are getting a ZL1, I'm assuming you will not be driving it in the winter, with that being said don't get undercoating. Its not necessary, its better to just keep it clean. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

02-08-2012, 12:46 PM	#4
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	It depends on what climate you live in, and whether you will drive the car in the rain and snow. I have used undercoating on all of my new cars, and it is a very good defender against corrosion. Contrary to popular belief, galvanized metal will eventually rust (as my '97 cavalier will surely attest). Rubberized undercoating's weight is negligible, so there isn't an added weight factor to consider. The only con I can think of is that, if applied carelessly, undercoating could be a nuisance to mechanics when repair work under the car is being done to treated areas. As a rule, I always undercoat a new car so that I will have optimal protection against corrosion, due to the northeast climate and the possibility of getting caught in rain and/or snow. __________________ '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* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

02-08-2012, 02:13 PM	#5
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	I believe that on a ZL1, with all the cooling tubing, exotic parts, etc and knowing how some shops just pray and spray, DON't DO IT!

02-08-2012, 02:17 PM	#6
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	I believe the undercoating would take away from the vehicles value as well.