Undercoating Your Own Car
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How to Undercoat Your Car: A Simple Guide
Summary
Undercoating your car is essential to prevent rust and maintain its appearance. It's recommended for those planning to keep their vehicle for more than a couple of years and is cost-effective in two significant ways: saving on service costs and protecting your car’s body from rust.
Introduction
Undercoating is often an optional expense at dealerships, but you don't need to shell out extra cash. Instead, you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost charged by auto shops. This simple process not only safeguards your car from rust but also minimizes annoying squeaks and rattles by sealing metal-to-metal cracks.
Benefits of Undercoating
1. Rust Prevention: Protects your car by stopping rust that can damage the body and fenders.
2. Noise Reduction: Helps minimize squeaks and rattles by sealing gaps.
Suitable for All Cars
While undercoating is commonly associated with new cars, it benefits vehicles of all ages. It can curb rust progression on older cars, extending their lifespan.
Preparations
Before starting, ensure your vehicle is clean. Undercoat your car before washing and polishing to avoid spillage on a freshly polished surface.
1. Rust Removal: Thoroughly remove all rust and clean the metal until it shines. Rust left underneath will continue to cause damage.
2. Cleaning: Remove grime, which can be challenging. Steam cleaning is ideal, but if unavailable, use TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate), an affordable cleaner found at hardware stores. Mix TSP with hot water and apply to greasy areas with a sponge or cloth. A wire brush can also be useful.
Application Tips
- Areas to Avoid: Keep the material away from moving parts, the oil pan, brake lines, muffler, tailpipe, and drive shaft.
- Application Zones: Liberally apply undercoating under the fenders, sills of the frame, and under the floor. Extend the coating to the edge of the fenders.
Safety Measures
When working under the fenders, remove the wheels. Ensure support is stable by only removing one wheel at a time to enhance safety.
Check if your undercoating product is flammable when wet. Work in a well-ventilated area and avoid exposure to open flames or smoking.
Conclusion
Undercoating your car is a wise investment. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ?" or in this case, several tons of salt! Keep your vehicle rust-free and running smoothly for years to come.
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