Undercarriage protection question

[Eldorado2k]

Looks like my choices are limited by time. We leave Monday morning. If I take the car and want to do something about the underside, it has to happen tomorrow (Sunday ).

You’d be great on an episode of Shipping Wars.

[WristyManchego]

Not used this and unsure of cost but this is where I’d be looking for an undercarriage protectant: ecocoat eclipse - IGL Coatings

Product is an industrial grade chemical resistant coating designed to take abuse.

I wouldn’t go anywhere near topical or dressing-like products as you’ll run into more issues than you’ll solve.

[dcjredline]

I DO drive it! (It has 22k miles now.) But it's not my only vehicle so I have only driven it in nice weather up until now.

Thats less than 1900 miles a year. To the other poster I totally understand wanting to keep it nice but in the end its a CAR and just sitting in a garage looking at it for 40 years till it actually starts increasing in value (as long as all you do is look at it and keep the miles off it) is a waste in my book. Car=drive and enjoy, picture=look at and enjoy.

[Eldorado2k]

Thats less than 1900 miles a year. To the other poster I totally understand wanting to keep it nice but in the end its a CAR and just sitting in a garage looking at it for 40 years till it actually starts increasing in value (as long as all you do is look at it and keep the miles off it) is a waste in my book. Car=drive and enjoy, picture=look at and enjoy.

Some people get a thrill out of knowing they’ve got such a rare automobile in their garage/storage and kind of look at it like it’s money in the bank, even if they babysit it for their entire life there’s alot of satisfaction and a feeling of having a valuable stash in case of whatever might come your way someday. The value of a rare all original car could turn into a big lump sum of cash. Plus you can still wipe it down and keep it clean.

...My godfather who passed away about 8yrs. ago had a 1938 Chevy StyleMaster that he owned for over 40yrs. He fully restored it and had it mint for at least 30yrs. of his life [that car is in some of my baby pictures. It also appeared in Lowrider Magazine and other publications many times]

Well anyways, about 2yrs before he passed away he met a foreigner who fell in love with his car and really wanted to buy it and take it overseas.. But as always it wasn’t for sale, but when the gentleman offered him $40,000 dollars it didn’t take very long before my godfather has actually willing and happy to make the deal. And after all that___His wife wouldn’t let him do it! He spent all his life guarding that car while his wife probably felt as if he loved that car more than anything... And in the end she wouldn’t let him sell it. Lol. It’s funny how things turn out. I wish I knew where that car was today.

[MattPersman]

Based off needing something so soon I would likely use WD40 specialist long term corrosion inhibitor. Should be available at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Fluid film would work also but it doesn’t protect near as long

Or just not worry about it at all and do a few undercarriage wash options at the touchless car wash after you get home


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[dcjredline]

Some people get a thrill out of knowing they’ve got such a rare automobile in their garage/storage and kind of look at it like it’s money in the bank, even if they babysit it for their entire life there’s alot of satisfaction and a feeling of having a valuable stash in case of whatever might come your way someday. The value of a rare all original car could turn into a big lump sum of cash. Plus you can still wipe it down and keep it clean.

...My godfather who passed away about 8yrs. ago had a 1938 Chevy StyleMaster that he owned for over 40yrs. He fully restored it and had it mint for at least 30yrs. of his life [that car is in some of my baby pictures. It also appeared in Lowrider Magazine and other publications many times]

Well anyways, about 2yrs before he passed away he met a foreigner who fell in love with his car and really wanted to buy it and take it overseas.. But as always it wasn’t for sale, but when the gentleman offered him $40,000 dollars it didn’t take very long before my godfather has actually willing and happy to make the deal. And after all that___His wife wouldn’t let him do it! He spent all his life guarding that car while his wife probably felt as if he loved that car more than anything... And in the end she wouldn’t let him sell it. Lol. It’s funny how things turn out. I wish I knew where that car was today.

And hopefully in that 30-40 years none of the MANY things that can happen to a barn/garage that would destroy a vehicle inside it dont happen either. Im just stating my opinion, If I have a car I want to drive it cause afterall that is what they were made for. IF I just want to look at one I will take a pic of it and admire its beauty.

[WristyManchego]

Screw your personal opinions on what you would do with a nice car, the bro has asked for opinions on an undercarriage protectant. So far out of 16 posts, 3 are relevant.

[Tascar7]

Well this may for be for moot. There's now a significant chance for heavy rain on Thursday in Bowling Green. So with such high probability that the officials will close the track we have decided not to take our cars. (The whole point was to drive the track and take other attendees rides.) This will insure the rain will not affect the event for Veterans and those who are closer to the museum can still participate -LOL!

Thanks to all who offered suggestions

[Oz_TCH]

Fluid Film ?

[Setec Astronomy]

As far as protection, I’m surprised nobody’s said Hydro Blue. I’ve never tried it, but people here always talk about how much they love it because it supposedly makes their wheels easier to clean. So how bout it guys? Would Hydro Blue work for his situation?

Wow, that is a great idea! Well done.