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MetalHeadDude · 10-24-2018, 02:45 PM

20 years ago when I was up in Canada, it was recommended to undercoat the car to avoid rust from the salt during harsh winters. I remember the dealership itself did it for my TransAm back then.

I've just moved to MA and the Chevy dealership doesn't do it and doesn't recommend it either. He said it would trap the humidity!!

What do you all recommend?

DonM · 10-24-2018, 02:55 PM

I'm in Ohio, but that's the first thing I did when I bought my Camaro. Of course I used to work at the shop that did the work, so I know it was done right.

If they do it right, with the right product, then moisture isn't an issue.

scott's45 · 10-24-2018, 03:41 PM

i saw a company featured on a tv show, might have been my classic car, not sure. but they were based in NH, called NH oil undercoating. check them out.

O.F. · 10-24-2018, 03:45 PM

Agree with the dealer. At best, it will last a few years anyway. One small opening around the usual areas and it rusts.
Wash it regularly. Avoid driving in crappy weather if you can. Save your $$$.

Rich2010 · 10-25-2018, 06:00 PM

The detailer I use sprays Fluid Film, it’s like a light oil/grease texture. Supposed to work very well, I don’t drive my car in the winter so I can’t personally comment on it.

ColdfuzionTN · 10-25-2018, 07:41 PM

Few vids from truck application in NY but works on all makes models.

myold88 · 12-16-2018, 11:11 AM

It's not the old days when all cars rusted out in just a few years. My '10 SS has seen over
7 Ct Winters. There's no body rust anywhere on my Camaro including the undercarriage.

Rock-It Man · 01-28-2019, 07:49 AM

Body panels are galvanized and much more resistant to rust than in the heyday of "rustproofing".

Have you ever seen behind the wheel well liner of a car that was "rustproofed"? It's a mess of goop, sand, and salty water.

I agree with your dealer who says it just makes a mess and creates pockets for moisture. Plus the only way to apply it thoroughly would be to remove the exhaust system beforehand.

10-24-2018, 02:45 PM	#1
MetalHeadDude Drives: 2015 V6 LT2 Manual Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 13	Undercoating recommended for MA? 20 years ago when I was up in Canada, it was recommended to undercoat the car to avoid rust from the salt during harsh winters. I remember the dealership itself did it for my TransAm back then. I've just moved to MA and the Chevy dealership doesn't do it and doesn't recommend it either. He said it would trap the humidity!! What do you all recommend?

10-24-2018, 02:55 PM	#2
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	I'm in Ohio, but that's the first thing I did when I bought my Camaro. Of course I used to work at the shop that did the work, so I know it was done right. If they do it right, with the right product, then moisture isn't an issue. __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

10-24-2018, 03:41 PM	#3
scott's45 Scott's45 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 557 View My Garage	i saw a company featured on a tv show, might have been my classic car, not sure. but they were based in NH, called NH oil undercoating. check them out. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary, Hurst short throw shifter, Stainless Power LT headers, high flow cats, SW Retro Chambered 3" cat back, CAI, Heritage grill, tinted windows, red/silver hash stripes, AAC LED sidemarkers, blacked out turn signals/tail lights, splash guards. 402RWHP

10-25-2018, 06:00 PM	#5
Rich2010 Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Barre, Ma Posts: 107	The detailer I use sprays Fluid Film, it’s like a light oil/grease texture. Supposed to work very well, I don’t drive my car in the winter so I can’t personally comment on it. __________________ 2010 Cyber Gray LS3-BTR stage 4-480/428 RXT and 3.91’s

12-16-2018, 11:11 AM	#7
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	It's not the old days when all cars rusted out in just a few years. My '10 SS has seen over 7 Ct Winters. There's no body rust anywhere on my Camaro including the undercarriage. __________________

10-24-2018, 03:45 PM	#4
O.F. Drives: 2015 BLK/BLK 2SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Hampshuh Posts: 266	Agree with the dealer. At best, it will last a few years anyway. One small opening around the usual areas and it rusts. Wash it regularly. Avoid driving in crappy weather if you can. Save your $$$.

01-28-2019, 07:49 AM	#8
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,029 View My Garage	Body panels are galvanized and much more resistant to rust than in the heyday of "rustproofing". Have you ever seen behind the wheel well liner of a car that was "rustproofed"? It's a mess of goop, sand, and salty water. I agree with your dealer who says it just makes a mess and creates pockets for moisture. Plus the only way to apply it thoroughly would be to remove the exhaust system beforehand.