Shinshino Neutral Newbie May 10, 2008 Share May 10, 2008 Hi all Just wondering if rust proofing of car base still required in new cars? Nissan Sunny in particular. Rgds ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinshino Neutral Newbie May 11, 2008 Author Share May 11, 2008 upz any comments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_blade Turbocharged May 11, 2008 Share May 11, 2008 I doubt so. Most modern car body is galvanised and should be pretty rust resistant if the bare metal is not exposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starian Clutched May 11, 2008 Share May 11, 2008 2 words for you, no need. maybe u shd start a poll, then u get the ans straight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinshino Neutral Newbie May 11, 2008 Author Share May 11, 2008 ok. maybe i will start a poll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekg98 1st Gear May 11, 2008 Share May 11, 2008 no need lah ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinshino Neutral Newbie May 11, 2008 Author Share May 11, 2008 Galvanised is electroplated or dipped in zinc. Protection works by Zinc rusting in place of iron. So if iron is exposed, it will still not rust (adversely at least) if there is zinc around. But not able to find any information on tuff kote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akari_ph 1st Gear May 11, 2008 Share May 11, 2008 Some agent and AD do it for free although it is new car. Like mitsubishi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othello Supersonic May 11, 2008 Share May 11, 2008 (edited) you need to start 2 posts in 2 days for this ?? my take, unless you intend to change cars every 15 years OR you live next to the beach/sea/lake, its redundant in singapore. Edited May 11, 2008 by Othello Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic May 11, 2008 Share May 11, 2008 Quote Hi all Just wondering if rust proofing of car base still required in new cars? Nissan Sunny in particular. Rgds Save the money for other mod. Would you drive this car for 10 years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo 1st Gear May 11, 2008 Share May 11, 2008 u bought a sunny... the old looking sunny.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinshino Neutral Newbie May 11, 2008 Author Share May 11, 2008 he he one post, one poll .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinshino Neutral Newbie May 11, 2008 Author Share May 11, 2008 Yap. Manual Limited budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeyeo Clutched May 11, 2008 Share May 11, 2008 (edited) Hi Shinshino, all my cars undercarriage, wheel arches and inside the doors have been treated with an elastomeric proprietory rustproofing coating since early 80s. There are several reasons as to why it would be advisable to sent your car for rustproofing and depending on where. Even for my continental car, I have it treated to protect the undercarriage. The reasons are as follows: 1. The original untreated metal undercarriage is easily prone to dents from stones, debris, etc while driving on the road. Overtime, rusts began to appear because the untreated undercarriage is not protected. 2. If the untreated metal undercarriage is not protected with a coating, the sound of stones, hard debris, etc that hit on the undercarriage is very irritating not to mention damages as per item (1). As far as the undercarriage is concerned, this sprayed layer prevents stones, etc hitting on the undercarriage thus acting as a protection layer as well as sound insulation. Some car distributors provide the above FOC but even if they don't provide, it costs only about S$200+ for the 1st treatment which is only a small fraction of the car price. You will need to sent to the applicator once a year for their inspection and they will redo the application at only S$60.00. If you intend to sell your car later, this warranty for the rustproofing is transferable to the buyer and this add slightly higher value in your selling price. Edited May 11, 2008 by Mikeyeo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prozac Clutched May 11, 2008 Share May 11, 2008 Quote I doubt so. Most modern car body is galvanised and should be pretty rust resistant if the bare metal is not exposed. i was looking at the honda fit and you can see the bare metal at the rear wheel arches. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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