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    Rust Prevention Product?

    I recently bought a 1979 Chevy K10 pickup with 71k miles. It has lived its whole life in Tucson and I had it shipped to Kansas City. This truck really has no rust on it. The sun has oxidized the single stage paint pretty well but that's a different thread.
    I have been trying to find a product that I can apply to prevent rust on this truck. I have found products like Waxoyl and Dinitrol in the UK but not in the US. These products are thin waxy, oily substances that seep into every crack and crevice and then the VOCs dissipate leaving behind a waxy coating that is somewhat healing. You do typically have to retreat every couple of years.
    I have seen in the Range Rover forums and some others that they love this stuff.
    However, I can't find these or a similar product in the US. I like the idea of treating with something that seeps into all the small areas. I have heard of guys that spray WD40 inside of the compartments attemping something similar.
    Is anybody aware of a product like this and where to get it? Sure wish I had just missed it here on Autogeek!
    Would love some ideas on rust prevention. I really don't want to start exposing this old truck to Kansas City weather in the naked. It's been living inside of a repair shop since February getting some minor things redone and not exposed as of yet. I do plan on getting the bed Line-X'd.
    Thanks for any ideas!
    Steve

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    Re: Rust Prevention Product?

    I used a 2 stage product made by Noxudol on my Tacoma. It has first a waxy like product that gets sprayed inside frame rails and in hollow components. I also sprayed it around body plugs before spraying the second stage which is the thicker tar like product. Quite a task though...
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    Have been told Couplertec Electronic Rust Protection is well worth tracking down.Gets big wraps here in AUS for beach driving they do export as far as I know.Worth a search. Imo

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    ACF-50 is pretty amazing. Its used in the aircraft industry. You can get it at aircraft spruce, or even motorcycle shops sometimes.

    Fluid film is also a great product, and can be had at just about any auto store.

    I live in a city that dumps tremendous amounts of salt on the roads so preventing rust is a bit of an obsession of mine..

    Best of luck!

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    Re: Rust Prevention Product?

    I've used this kit from Eastwood and it does a great job and the product really does the job.

    Eastwood Rust Prevention

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    Re: Rust Prevention Product?

    I would recommend Krown rust control .I have used this product and it is highly regarded as the best here in Canada for rust control. Please go to their website and put in your zip code to see if there is a dealer near you .

    Glenn

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    Re: Rust Prevention Product?

    I ended up just taking my Trans Am to an undercoating specialist and paying around $250 to get it done. Was WELL worth the money and the undercarriage of the 115K mile car looks like a 20K mile garage queen.

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    Re: Rust Prevention Product?

    Maybe check into POR-15

    Here's my buddies Kevin and Bryan sharing it on TGG...

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EEhgHJE8oA&hd=1]POR-15 on Two Guys Garage - YouTube[/video]




    I've used it on some of my 1959 and 1969 Cadillacs with good success and I'm planning on using some of their products on my 1978 Chevy Truck project.


    Dr. Ghodoussi makes some kind of similar products I saw them at SEMA last year. Maybe a visit to optimumcarcare.com and a little searching?




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    Re: Rust Prevention Product?

    I also want to protect my vehicle from rust but I'm worried about voiding my warranty. Anyone have any information on this?

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    Re: Rust Prevention Product?

    Mike, I also would have mentioned POR-15 as well, but my understanding of the product (years ago, mind you) was that it's active ingredient is triggered by rust and it then bonds and inhibits further spread. Is that your understanding of it?

    I think the OP is looking for a product to keep it from getting a foothold in the first place, but I'll be the first to state that if you already have it not much out there is better than POR-15 in those regards.

    Make sure you strictly adhere to the prep protocols if you use it for the best results.

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