[net.consumers] auto rustproofing

bcdoody@wateng.UUCP (Brian C. Doody) (08/10/84)

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	I'm looking for suggestions and recommendations on car rustproofing.
I recently bought a Mazda GLC sedan which has factory rustproofing and a 3 year
anti-perforation warranty.  I want to enhance its protection against the
salty Canadian winters.  Should I:
	1) Have more rustproofing done (and by whom)?
	2) or have oil-spraying done?
I've heard a few good things about oil spraying, but I'd like to hear any and
everyone's views on this topic!  I'll summarize to the net if I get enough
response.
	Thanks...Brian Doody, Univ. of Waterloo, Ontario.
	bcdoody@wateng

heneghan@ihuxa.UUCP (Joe Heneghan) (08/13/84)

Rustproofing is fine and good but consider a regular touch up
maintenance program. A little ding from a pebble chips the paint,
the ding then rusts and grows into a"rust spot". No rustproofing
on this feable planet can prevent this. Wash your car whenever
possible during the winter and touch up whenever possible. You
can wash a car at 20 degrees if the sun's out.

parnass@ihuxf.UUCP (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) (08/15/84)

1980: I bought a Chevy Blazer 4WD truck and had it rustproofed at
      the Chevy dealer with Rusty Jones rust treatment.

1984: It's rotting now like all the other 1980 (and 79 and 78 ...)
      Blazers.

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