Is it too late to rust proof?

[flyingdutchman]

Hi there,

I was just wondering if this time of the year was too late to rustproof my car. I remember my friend saying that you need some sun (15-20C) so that the rust proof chemical can properly stick to your car.

I was thinking of getting a rust proof job from Krown.

[Mr Wilson]

Never too late, warmer out is better................but still worth doing.

[FD22]

Never too late, warmer out is better................but still worth doing.

+1

Preferably done when its warm(er) out, but there's no harm or anything in doing it "late" at all

[6strings]

I'm getting mine done this week!

[zoom4106]

just rustproof my car this morning at Krown lakeshore... special price still on

[eSS]

As long as its not raining or wet outside so that when they go and spray it they're not spraying if over water which traps it and can cause rust

[flyingdutchman]

just rustproof my car this morning at Krown lakeshore... special price still on

What is the special pricing? And is the special price only for TM3 members?

[Kiyomi]

As long as its not raining or wet outside so that when they go and spray it they're not spraying if over water which traps it and can cause rust

wtf are you saying? rust proofing which is mostly oil is gonna get trapped by water or trap water and cause rust?> you know that krown washes your car after the rust proofing is done? mind blown.

you should be more concered if your car is dirty underneath and the guys had a long day and just dont care and spray over the dirt which happens on a lot of trucks.

[captobvious75]

Got mine done in September. Early got me a 20$ discount :)

[6strings]

Got mine done in September. Early got me a 20$ discount :)

Nice work CaptainObvious :super smiley

[standsideways]

Warm and DRY otherwise you are wasting money and possibly creating rust.

Get it done in the middle of the summer, metal holds lots of moisture in this cold wet weather, you dont wanna trap that moisture in the metal or you will be creating rust.

[standsideways]

wtf are you saying? rust proofing which is mostly oil is gonna get trapped by water or trap water and cause rust?> you know that krown washes your car after the rust proofing is done? mind blown.


You are not supposed to wash the vehicle after being sprayed, that is just krown making customers happy since most people dont wash there vehicles at all, and they have 2 year old oil spray still on there car... A free wash alone will bring ALOT of customers.

Clean windows, lights and handles, let the rest soak into where it needs to for awhile.

[zoom4106]

What is the special pricing? And is the special price only for TM3 members?

Not pretty sure but you can ask Igor when
booking an appointment. I paid 95$ plus tax,
regular price I believe is 119$...

[eSS]

wtf are you saying? rust proofing which is mostly oil is gonna get trapped by water or trap water and cause rust?> you know that krown washes your car after the rust proofing is done? mind blown.

you should be more concered if your car is dirty underneath and the guys had a long day and just dont care and spray over the dirt which happens on a lot of trucks.


You are not supposed to wash the vehicle after being sprayed, that is just krown making customers happy since most people dont wash there vehicles at all, and they have 2 year old oil spray still on there car... A free wash alone will bring ALOT of customers.

Clean windows, lights and handles, let the rest soak into where it needs to for awhile.

That's what I mean. Didn't go to krown personally. But when I went to get mine it had just started to rain as they brought it in. They asked if I had driven in the wet because if I had, there would be no point in spraying the under carriage because there was still the chance water could be present as they sprayed causing rust

[mParsonz]

If you use Corrosion Free, which is a none drip they actually recommend your car is wet when we spray it.. the water helps move the natural oil based solution move around underneath your car apparently.. I just sprayed mine last week, I'm not sure about the Krown and stuff like that but I know Corrosion Free you can do it in any weather conditions..

[Flagrum_3]

You are not supposed to wash the vehicle after being sprayed, that is just krown making customers happy since most people dont wash there vehicles at all, and they have 2 year old oil spray still on there car... A free wash alone will bring ALOT of customers.

Clean windows, lights and handles, let the rest soak into where it needs to for awhile.


^This is simply BULL. You obviously don't understand that they 'only' spray the inside of the body panels, subframe and the undercarriage. So washing the car will do absolutely no harm and WILL NOT remove any of the formula whatsoever. Don't believe me, email Krown themselfs and ask them, any formula which gets onto the exterior body panels is from overspray and is not wanted or needed. One should maybe not take their car to a carwash where an undercarriage sprayer is used for a couple of weeks, but thats all. I've always washed my car immmediately after and atleast twice a week for several weeks following a spray, as you get alot of oozing out from panels. I prefer to keep the paint surface clean and waxed, not covered in formula thank-you.

To answer the OP's question, it's not too late as the temps are still not too cold. Best to have it sprayed in spring but the sooner you have that oil on there, the sooner it'll fight the rust, period.

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[Flagrum_3]

Sorry forgot to mention, when it comes to having any rustproofing applied in wet weather, it depends on the formula being used. Tar or wax based formulas will trap water (moisture) when applied, whereas 'oil-based' formulas such as Krown or RustCheck will not trap, but will dissipate water, i.e; will disperse water and replace it with the formula. So it goes to say oil-based formulas can be safely applied on a wet surface, and other bases not. Mind you I like to play it smart and wash my car, especially the undercarriage very well, a couple days before the application, and I like to have the formula applied with a dry undercarriage and on a dry warm day. In that way, I can inspect and observe if the formula has been applied properly.

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[boredstudent3]

when i got my car sprayed by Krown, i told them to not wash my car

i realize that there is overspray that gets on some of the paint, but i pro detail my own car and will not let anyone wash it for me.

they told me that they have to at least wash the windows b/c of visibility concern and the wipers, so i let them clean only the windshield, not even the side or rear window.

they make an effort to wrap the wipers in newspaper before the application, but some gets on the glass when spraying the engine bay area.

[Flagrum_3]

when i got my car sprayed by Krown, i told them to not wash my car

i realize that there is overspray that gets on some of the paint, but i pro detail my own car and will not let anyone wash it for me.

they told me that they have to at least wash the windows b/c of visibility concern and the wipers, so i let them clean only the windshield, not even the side or rear window.

they make an effort to wrap the wipers in newspaper before the application, but some gets on the glass when spraying the engine bay area.

Well it just happens the local I take it to actually lets me do the washing, aslong as it's done quickly. They have their own proprietary car wash which is especially formulated to remove their formula from the paint surface without removing any wax and they foam spray it on first. I just use their clean microfiber mitt and hand wash it nicely, rinse it, pull the car out and shammy her down. Atleast this way I know it's done with care and all formula is off the car.

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[MoreYummy]

How long will this rust proof last?
let's say krown and rust check.
Do you have to do this once a year?

[Booter22]

How long will this rust proof last?
let's say krown and rust check.
Do you have to do this once a year?

im pretty sure they are both yearly applications. symtec is i think two years - more like a clear / glue looking like material vs the oil spray. some places you can also get a black undercoating that is more like an asphalt / truck bed liner spray. has a rubber ish like feel to it.