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CloudXTC · 09-07-2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdnanHfuda

how do you go about rustproofing a car? do you buy product and apply it to the car by yourself or do u have to get it done in a shop?

i think you go into a shop and they do it for ya...
price was around $200

omerc10696 · 09-07-2009, 05:22 PM

I have the same question as Boreas as my Camaro will be delivered around mid winter, I too will order from Tirerack and was considering their recommended 17" Wheel + Blizzak DM-V1 package, or 18" wheel Scorpion Ice and Snow package.

The 17" + Blizzak package comes is about $50 less than the 18" + Scorpion package.

Any opinions on which package would be better?

Ultimate_Bumblebee · 09-08-2009, 12:06 AM

I am personally getting mine rust protected by this device they attach to the car to prevent rust formation. It was an option to add at the dealer at the end along with extended warranty (which I got also).

boreas · 09-08-2009, 08:54 AM

My dealer didn't offer me such a device, what is it and how much was it? I took the rustproofing (some wax they put inside, I think) and the kind of sealer they put underneat (as well as the extended warranty).

Phil

homer2004 · 09-08-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boreas

My dealer didn't offer me such a device, what is it and how much was it? I took the rustproofing (some wax they put inside, I think) and the kind of sealer they put underneat (as well as the extended warranty).

Phil

you can get the rust proof from your Canadian tire.

SAM · 09-08-2009, 11:32 PM

Sitting here on the westcoast and mine will definately NOT be seeing winter. As soon as the weather turns, it will be in the garage. No for salt and absolutely no chances on the sand they put on the roads here which by the way is not sand but small boulders.

Ultimate_Bumblebee · 09-09-2009, 01:13 AM

You know what? I can't remember what it's called but it's a device that runs a charge throughout the car or something. I'm so bad I don't even remember how much I spent on it. I am taking a stab when I say about $600? It's gonna warranty the car against rust proofing for life. Then there's also the added bonus that I can remove it and put it on another car but that voids the warranty...non-transferrable. But they said it works so well, you wont' need the warranty. I'll post more when I finally get my Camaro.

I'm getting mine from Bob Myers in Ajax, ON.

CloudXTC · 09-09-2009, 10:51 AM

since my build date keeps getting bumped down... seeems ill get it and drive it into the garage to store it.... QQ

Ultimate_Bumblebee · 09-10-2009, 03:02 PM

Ok guys, I got the info from my dealership. The module is called Platinum Shield Protection and it's a "corrosion control module" provided by First Canadian Insurance to my dealership. You can google it. Looks like somebody else on the forums was asking about it. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23544 with no answer. I figure if you're going to drive it in the winter (or even excessive rainy weather all the time)...hmm come to think of it, if you live by the ocean and have thick salt air possibly corroding your car, I think it's a good idea.

68 RS · 09-10-2009, 08:27 PM

Fresh oil change just before winter and stacked up in the garage until spring.

13 · 09-16-2009, 08:28 PM

i'll be getting my baby within the next month or so.. the contractions are getting closer

22 years old student.... going to be putting out a lot for this car soooo...
she will be seeing and experiencing toronto winter first hand

Ultimate_Bumblebee · 10-13-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSmoked

if ur driving ur camaro i HIGHLY suggest get GOOD winter tires, and esso/sunuco unlimate car wash card(u pay 200$ and get unlimited car washes for 5 months i think, basicly a wash every time its not snowing)

I called Esso...they don't know of any unlimited car wash prepay/gift card plan. I left a message with Sunoco as they don't have any operators. Is this in Ontario?

buddylok · 10-13-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddylok

I will be driving my 1LT (my one and only car) this winter, got 18" wheels with all-season tires.

luckily, one of my buddy gave me his '97 Toyota 4runner 2 weeks ago, now sitting in the underground parking lot getting ready for the winter.

my Camaro will be hibernating for sure.

yay!

Ultimate_Bumblebee · 10-13-2009, 04:36 PM

Dude, you live in Vancouver. How many snowy days could there be? Like 3? LOL

09-09-2009, 10:51 AM	#36
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	since my build date keeps getting bumped down... seeems ill get it and drive it into the garage to store it.... QQ __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer Last edited by CloudXTC; 09-09-2009 at 11:25 AM.

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09-07-2009, 05:22 PM	#30
omerc10696 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 44 View My Garage	I have the same question as Boreas as my Camaro will be delivered around mid winter, I too will order from Tirerack and was considering their recommended 17" Wheel + Blizzak DM-V1 package, or 18" wheel Scorpion Ice and Snow package. The 17" + Blizzak package comes is about $50 less than the 18" + Scorpion package. Any opinions on which package would be better?

09-08-2009, 12:06 AM	#31
Ultimate_Bumblebee On order 2LT Rally yellow Drives: Acura TSX 2007, 2LT T-form edi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 76	I am personally getting mine rust protected by this device they attach to the car to prevent rust formation. It was an option to add at the dealer at the end along with extended warranty (which I got also).

09-08-2009, 08:54 AM	#32
boreas Drives: 2LT/RS TFE yeah! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: montreal Posts: 156	My dealer didn't offer me such a device, what is it and how much was it? I took the rustproofing (some wax they put inside, I think) and the kind of sealer they put underneat (as well as the extended warranty). Phil

09-08-2009, 11:32 PM	#34
SAM Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & '86 IROC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Coquitlam, B.C. Posts: 19	Sitting here on the westcoast and mine will definately NOT be seeing winter. As soon as the weather turns, it will be in the garage. No for salt and absolutely no chances on the sand they put on the roads here which by the way is not sand but small boulders.

09-09-2009, 01:13 AM	#35
Ultimate_Bumblebee On order 2LT Rally yellow Drives: Acura TSX 2007, 2LT T-form edi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 76	You know what? I can't remember what it's called but it's a device that runs a charge throughout the car or something. I'm so bad I don't even remember how much I spent on it. I am taking a stab when I say about $600? It's gonna warranty the car against rust proofing for life. Then there's also the added bonus that I can remove it and put it on another car but that voids the warranty...non-transferrable. But they said it works so well, you wont' need the warranty. I'll post more when I finally get my Camaro. I'm getting mine from Bob Myers in Ajax, ON.

09-10-2009, 03:02 PM	#37
Ultimate_Bumblebee On order 2LT Rally yellow Drives: Acura TSX 2007, 2LT T-form edi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 76	Ok guys, I got the info from my dealership. The module is called Platinum Shield Protection and it's a "corrosion control module" provided by First Canadian Insurance to my dealership. You can google it. Looks like somebody else on the forums was asking about it. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23544 with no answer. I figure if you're going to drive it in the winter (or even excessive rainy weather all the time)...hmm come to think of it, if you live by the ocean and have thick salt air possibly corroding your car, I think it's a good idea.

09-10-2009, 08:27 PM	#38
68 RS 68 RS Drives: 1968 RS, 2010 SS2RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 600	Fresh oil change just before winter and stacked up in the garage until spring.

09-16-2009, 08:28 PM	#39
13 . . . Tick . . . Tock Drives: Camaro LS SIM (Coming Soon) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 4	i'll be getting my baby within the next month or so.. the contractions are getting closer 22 years old student.... going to be putting out a lot for this car soooo... she will be seeing and experiencing toronto winter first hand

10-13-2009, 04:36 PM	#42
Ultimate_Bumblebee On order 2LT Rally yellow Drives: Acura TSX 2007, 2LT T-form edi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 76	Dude, you live in Vancouver. How many snowy days could there be? Like 3? LOL