rust proofing (in Toronto)

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itsme - 27 Sep 2005 15:53 GMT

Hi Everyone,

For the last few oil changes, mr. lube is saying me to have rust
proofing done on my 93 Accord with 204500 km on it (rust free so far).
Their rust proofing price is $89.99

I contacted one independant mechanic and he is asking for $140.00.
Dealer is saying about $500. So I am confused if there is any
difference in rust proffing material they use? Is it worth spending
money every year?

I remember when I purchased my car as used, it had rust proofing done.
It still has a thick black coat underneath.

Any suggestions please.

Thanks.

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butch burton - 27 Sep 2005 16:50 GMT

why spend any money you don't have to on a 93 accord with 200+K on the
clock? Best thing you can do is to wash it as soon as possible after
driving through salt with one of those DIY places with the wands - wash
the underside of the car alogn with wheel wells - note older accords
rust spots - real wheel wells between the metal and plastic.

If you put on more undercoating now - all you will do is seal in the
already rusting areas - save your Loonies toward a new ride.

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Pars - 05 Oct 2005 12:50 GMT

There's a good car wash place at the Sunoco at Warden&Steels (good for
getting the underside of the car). Otherwise, Krown's your best bet, but
watch out for drippage.

Pars

> why spend any money you don't have to on a 93 accord with 200+K on the
> clock? Best thing you can do is to wash it as soon as possible after
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> If you put on more undercoating now - all you will do is seal in the
> already rusting areas - save your Loonies toward a new ride.

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TeGGeR® - 27 Sep 2005 17:40 GMT

> Hi Everyone,
>
> For the last few oil changes, mr. lube is saying me to have rust
> proofing done on my 93 Accord with 204500 km on it (rust free so far).
> Their rust proofing price is $89.99

Forget that.

Go to Krown or Rust Check. It's about $110, and needs to be done each year.

If your car has never been done, you'll have lots of internal rust that
can't be seen yet. Eventually it will, however, so you need to shut it down
right now.

> I contacted one independant mechanic and he is asking for $140.00.
> Dealer is saying about $500. So I am confused if there is any
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> I remember when I purchased my car as used, it had rust proofing done.
> It still has a thick black coat underneath.

Excellent! Krown/Rust Check on top of that is the best protection you can
buy.

My '91 'Teg gets Krowned every year (twice a year, now).
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/readersrides/tegger/
Look at the bottom of the page. That's all original paint you see along the
fenders and rocker panels (except the right front fender).

There's not a trace of rust anywhere, this fact confirmed by an appraiser.
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/appraisal/index.html

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